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Lumi, a swirling ribbon of green, blue and violet northern light
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Lumi

A ribbon of northern light

Lumi is a little piece of the northern lights: a ribbon of green and violet light with a voice like a tinkling bell. It has no face and no wings, just light. Lumi gave Aurora her name, Aurora Starlight, and comes back for the biggest adventures.

Adventures with Lumi

A scene from "The Night the Sky Danced"

Aurora and the Dancing Lights

The Night the Sky Danced

At The little house at the edge of the snowy forest · with Lumi

Aurora can't sleep. Why is she named after lights in the sky she has never seen? Then a little ribbon of light floats in through her round window and asks if she would like to see them.

What Aurora learned

The northern lights are made of tiny sparkles from the Sun

  • The sky
A scene from "The Thank-You Party"

Aurora and the Dancing Lights

The Thank-You Party

At Nana Bea's garden · with Lumi

Aurora wants to thank every friend from her adventures with a party in Nana Bea's garden. But how do you invite a raindrop, a ribbon of light or a shadow?

What Aurora learned

Saying thank you makes friends feel special

  • Kindness
A scene from "Earth's Goodnight Song"

Aurora Cares for the Earth

Earth's Goodnight Song

At The hill above town · with Lumi

On Earth Day, everyone climbs the hill above town to plant a little oak tree. As the first star comes out, a ribbon of green light swirls down from the sky.

What Aurora learned

Small kind acts help take care of the Earth

  • Nature
  • Kindness

Read this adventure in Aurora Cares for the Earth

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A scene from "A Hug Made of Light"

Aurora's Brave Little Heart

A Hug Made of Light

At The hill above town · with Lumi

On the longest night of winter, everyone goes on a lantern walk up the snowy hill. When the lanterns go dark, the northern lights dance, and a little ribbon of light swirls down.

What Aurora learned

Every feeling is okay, and love is always there

  • Feelings
  • The sky

Read this adventure in Aurora's Brave Little Heart

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A scene from "My First Swimming Lesson"

Aurora's Big Firsts

My First Swimming Lesson

At The town · with Lumi

At her first swimming lesson, Coach Jo says today they will put their faces in the water. Aurora holds the edge very tight, until the pool begins to glow green and violet.

What Aurora learned

Big firsts are easier in small steps

  • Feelings
  • Being healthy

Read this adventure in Aurora's Big Firsts

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A scene from "A Gift for Grandma"

Aurora and the Kindness Lights

A Gift for Grandma

At The hill above town · with Lumi

Everyone brings a present to Nana Bea's birthday picnic on the snowy hill, but Aurora's piggy bank holds only two buttons and a shell. And Nana Bea has just one wish…

What Aurora learned

The best gifts come from the heart

  • Kindness
A scene from "Aurora's Goodnight Checklist"

Aurora's Healthy Habits

Aurora's Goodnight Checklist

At The town · with Lumi

After the last summer concert, Aurora's feet are still dancing and she is much too excited to sleep. Then, for the first time in weeks, the northern lights begin to glow.

What Aurora learned

A cozy bedtime routine helps you fall asleep

  • Being healthy

Read this adventure in Aurora's Healthy Habits

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A scene from "Good Night, World"

Aurora Around the World

Good Night, World

At The little house at the edge of the snowy forest · with Lumi

Aurora spreads a big map on the floor with nine shiny star stickers. "Why those places?" asks Kai. "Because I have friends there." Outside, the sky begins to shimmer green.

What Aurora learned

When it's night here, it's day on the other side of the world

  • Around the world
  • The sky

Read this adventure in Aurora Around the World

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A scene from "Around the Sun in a Year"

Aurora and the Wonderful Weather

Around the Sun in a Year

At The hill above town · with Lumi

On New Year's Eve, everyone climbs the snowy hill for the early countdown. "Where does the old year go?" asks Aurora, and her star clip twinkles brighter than ever.

What Aurora learned

One trip around the Sun is one whole year

  • The sky
A scene from "Ten Fingers, Ten Toes"

Counting Under the Stars

Ten Fingers, Ten Toes

At The town · with Lumi

At the Moon Lantern Festival, everyone will count down from ten and switch on their lanterns. "Not Rosie," says Kai. "She can't even count to one."

What Aurora learned

Everyone counts, even the littlest one

  • Counting
  • Kindness

Read this adventure in Counting Under the Stars

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A scene from "How Does the Moon Shine?"

Aurora Wonders How Things Work

How Does the Moon Shine?

At The town · with Lumi

At the science fair, Aurora's table has one card with one big question: HOW DOES THE MOON SHINE? "I have a question," she whispers, "but no answer."

What Aurora learned

The Moon shines with light from the Sun

  • How things work
  • The sky

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Aurora and the Dancing Lights

10 Bedtime Stories About Nature and the Northern Lights for Kids Ages 3–7

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