Starry Skies

Every night, the sky is filled with stars that tell a thousand tales. Brave warriors, regal queens, fierce beasts -- they all parade across the starry skies each night. In Starry Skies you'll discover some of the most famous constellations and learn how to find them in the night sky.

With brilliant illustrations by Nila Aye, you will see the shapes of each constellation, and imagine what they might look like when you look up into the dark sky above. This introduction to astronomy is all you need to start learning about stars, so get ready, star hunters, and look to the skies!

“'This clever tactile design will engage young readers and encourage them to look and wonder at the night sky. The perfect starting point for discussion of space and the stars.'”

'The hands-on, tactile design provides an interactive element, sure to engage young readers, while the unique illustrations make this book a simple, elegant and timeless addition to any child's library. Ni4Kids 'One for budding stargazers, this looks at constellations through the eyes of children and animals.' Bambino Goodies 'Follow-up to Many Moons... a great introduction to space astronomy and earth sciences.' Pregnancy & Parenting 'a simple, elegant and timeless addition to any collection' Just Imagine South Wales Evening Post

Samantha Chagollan is an award-winning author and editor of a variety of children's fiction and nonfiction books. A native Southern Californian, Samantha grew up with a passion for telling and writing stories. After working for several publishers in the area, Samantha is currently working as a freelance editor and writer and is probably crafting a new story at this very moment. After graduating from her sell-out show at Central Saint Martins in 1995, Nila Aye became a firm favourite of the London illustration scene. Nila is influenced by mid-century design and children's books from this era. She describes her work as "Retro modern with a cute twist, and a touch of humour." Nila's style is loved by adults and children alike and is popular with fans around the world.

An engaging introduction to astronomy for kids, featuring fourteen well-known constellations and a star map of each hemisphere. Every night, the sky is filled with stars that tell a thousand tales. Brave warriors, regal queens, fierce beasts -- they all parade across the starry skies each night. In Starry Skies you'll discover some of the most famous constellations and learn how to find them in the night sky. With brilliant illustrations by Nila Aye, you will see the shapes of each constellation, and imagine what they might look like when you look up into the dark sky above. This introduction to astronomy is all you need to start learning about stars, so get ready, star hunters, and look to the skies!

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