Secrets of the Stars
15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by Nature
$27.82
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
28 October 2025
Summary
Every night reveals a thousand secrets…
In this charming anthology of children’s stories by Alicia Klepeis, readers will be guided under the light of the moon to meet the amazing animals that come out when we’re all asleep.
In one story, a lost wolf pup has to find its way back to its pack, while another looks at a flying fox as it goes for a midnight swim. Kids will be thrilled by the pineapplefish who has a torch built into its mouth, and marvel at a dung beetle that navigat…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781916745056 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1916745059 |
| Author: | Alicia Klepeis, Jennifer Falkner, Neon Squid |
| Publisher: | Priddy Books |
| Imprint: | Priddy Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 28 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 884g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 223mm x 263mm |
| Series: | Nature Bedtime Stories |
| Audience Age: | 5-8 |
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Critics Review
Falkner’s realistic illustrations, in vignettes and full-page scenes, supply plenty of detail on the wildlife and their environments… The writing is informative but conversational, perfect for reading aloud… Small scientists will revel in these wild nocturnal adventures. * Kirkus *
Young naturalists will be engrossed in these fact-filled stories and the realistic digital illustrations that accompany them. A few of the featured species, such as the grey wolf and snowy owl, are staples of children’s nonfiction. Others, like the indigo bunting and the pineapplefish, can finally enjoy a long-overdue moment in the spotlight. * School Library Journal *
In this beautiful collection, we travel around the world to discover some of the wonderful animals who come out at night. The five-minute stories reveal facts about the animals’ habitats and behaviours, wrapped up in cosy ‘a night in the life of’ tales. * JUNO Magazine *
10 Children’s Books to Give This Christmas – This super gifty, cloth-bound non-fiction book shimmers with silver, making it feel like a special anthology to sit down with. * Press Association *
Alicia Klepeis
Alicia Klepeis loves to research fun and out-of-the-ordinary topics that bring the world to young readers - from amazing animals to extreme environments. Alicia began her career at the National Geographic Society. She is the author of more than 200 children’s books, including Go Wild! Frogs; Gutsy Girls Go For Science: Astronauts; Polar Bears & Penguins: A Pretty Cool Introduction to the Arctic and Antarctic; and Secrets of the Forest. A former middle school teacher, Alicia loves doing school visits. She lives with her family in upstate New York.
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