Dash and the Lights in the Sky

Dash and the Lights in the Sky Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Ashley Key and The Children’s Book Review.

We’re delighted to launch the virtual book tour for Dash and the Lights in the Sky, a wintry, wonder-filled new release from Ashley Key.

Blending science, poetry, and Arctic enchantment, Dash and the Lights in the Sky invites young readers to follow a curious husky on a breathtaking northern adventure. When Dash spots a mysterious glow shimmering above the snow, he turns to Echo the wise owl and Nimbus the playful fox to uncover the magic and real science behind the aurora borealis.

With watercolor-inspired art, lyrical language, and a built-in Parents’ Reading Guide filled with STEM-aligned prompts, this picture book is a dazzling doorway into wonder, perfect for classrooms, homeschool explorations, and cozy winter nights.

Readers who join us on this virtual book tour have the chance to win one of seven signed copies of Dash and the Lights in the Sky: two hardcover editions and five board books. One grand prize winner will also receive a beautifully curated craft box paired with a signed hardcover copy of the book. Don’t miss your chance to bring home this magical blend of science and story—enter below!

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About the Book

Publisher’s Book Summary: Dash and the Lights in the Sky is a poetic children’s book that combines storytelling, science, and Arctic wonder. One wintry night, Dash the husky looks up at a strange glow dancing across the sky. With the help of Echo the wise owl and Nimbus the playful Arctic fox, he discovers the science of the aurora borealis-the northern lights.

This lyrical narrative blends advanced vocabulary with a sing-song rhythm, inviting children to explore concepts such as atmosphere, particles, and magnetism in an accessible way. Designed for ages 0-8, the book encourages curiosity and sparks early STEM learning while preserving the magic of a bedtime story.

The watercolor-inspired illustrations create a dreamy, Arctic setting, while the built-in Parents’ Reading Guide provides vocabulary support, discussion prompts, and NGSS-aligned extension activities. Ideal for classrooms, homeschool lessons, or cozy family reading, Dash and the Lights in the Sky helps children connect wonder with science-and shows that even the sky holds secrets waiting to be discovered.

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About the Author-Illustrator

Ashley Key has spent years helping others find their voice — both on the page and in the classroom. She has taught literacy as a HiSET instructor and worked as a contract and technical writer in the field of satellite communications, where she explored how science connects us across vast distances. Inspired by her real-life husky, Drake, and her family’s adventures under wide northern skies, Ashley blends science, art, and storytelling to spark curiosity in young readers. Through the Dash series, she hopes to nurture wonder for the natural world — one glowing aurora, snowflake, and discovery at a time.

For more information, visit dashandthelightsinthesky.com.

Thanks for following along with us on Ashley Key’s Dash and the Lights in the Sky awareness tour!