Celebrate all of the glittering stars in the sky in this tender Classic Board Book by acclaimed author Mary Lyn Ray and Caldecott Honor winner Marla Frazee!
A star is how you know it's almost night.
As soon as you see one, there's another, and another.
And the dark that comes doesn't feel so dark.
What if you could have a star?
Look very closely in this lovely Classic Board Book for all kinds of stars both near and far...because stars are everywhere. Not just in the sky.
"A poetic paean to stars both real and metaphorical brings the heavenly down to readers without robbing it of mystery. Calmly and directly, Ray addresses the reader in this gentle, somnolent narrative.... Like a lulling tide, the text moves easily between grounded practical advice...and naturalistic metaphor.... Frazee excels at illustrating textual details in fresh ways, keeping young children engaged and curious.... Her pictures ebb and flow with the text, alternating charming spots of self-possessed, spirited youngsters with ink-black or gloriously blue, starry heavens inviting dreamy meditation.
Ideal for bedtime, this will shine on through repeat readings."
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-Kirkus Reviews, "April 15, 2011
* "Mary Lyn Ray s "Stars"...splendidly treats its subject with the matter-of-fact openness of childhood reminiscent of classics such as "A Hole Is to Dig...."Physically, the book is a thing of understated beauty.... This is the kind of bigger-than-it-seems book that exemplifies picture books at their finest. Young dreamers in particular will appreciate the imaginative approach, and they ll especially enjoy experiencing this fanciful rhapsody as a bedtime book especially if shared by flashlight in the warmth of a summer night under the stars."
-"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, " December 2011", " *STAR
* "Mary Lyn Ray's "Stars"...splendidly treats its subject with the matter-of-fact openness of childhood reminiscent of classics such as "A Hole Is to Dig.... " Physically, the book is a thing of understated beauty.... This is the kind of bigger-than-it-seems book that exemplifies picture books at their finest. Young dreamers in particular will appreciate the imaginative approach, and they'll especially enjoy experiencing this fanciful rhapsody as a bedtime book--especially if shared by flashlight in the warmth of a summer night under the stars."
-"The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, " December 2011", " *STAR
*"Ray's simple ode to stars is an engaging concept book.... Frazee's deft sketches of a diverse array of young children, scattered on white or mottled blue pages, are both playful and evocative.... ["Stars"] celebrates everyday experiences of children, prompting observation of the world around us, and it's beautifully structured for eliciting children's conversation and response. There are bits of humor and poetry, an engaging cast of players/star watchers, and many possibilities for pairing the book with crafts, activities, and other books, too."
--"School Library Journal, "October 2011, *STAR
* "Stars. Who hasn't looked up in the sky and contemplated their magical presence?.... The winning combination of Ray and Frazee crystallizes these ideas into a near-perfect picture book that encourages children's minds to wander and wonder. The airy illustrations move across the pages like clouds in the sky, showing star shapes everywhere, even in strawberry plants, pumpkin vines, and snowflakes. In a final message, the book asks children to remember that stars are around whether you see them or not: "Every night. Everywhere." Lovely."
--"Booklist," October 15, 2011, *STAR
Mary Lyn Ray is the author of many picture books for children. Her texts are often praised for their lyricism and emotional depth, and in her works, she frequently focuses on humankind's relationship with nature. Among her critically acclaimed titles are Stars, Christmas Farm, Pumpkins, The Thank You Book, and Go to Sleep, Little Farm.
Marla Frazee is the recipient of a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Picture Book and a three-time Caldecott Honor winner. She has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon, Stars by Mary Lyn Ray, and Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers, as well as her own Farmer Books trilogy, A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever, and The Boss Baby, which inspired the DreamWorks Animation film. She is also the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Clementine chapter books by Sara Pennypacker. The mother of three grown sons, she lives in Pasadena, California. Visit her at MarlaFrazee.com.
Target Age: 1-5
Little Simon
Pub Date: December 26, 2017
0.9" H x 7.6" L x 5.4" W
36 Pages
Board Book