If the nighttime sky catches your child’s eye
How to Catch a Star
Author: Oliver Jeffers
Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers
Publisher: Philomel Books, Penguin Young Readers Group
Recommended Age Range: 3 to 7
This terrific story follows a persistent little boy with a big dream – to catch his very own star. And, while I won’t give away what happens, the boy does discover something wonderful – just a little closer to home.
Awards: CBI Bisto Book of the Year Awards – Merit; IRA/CBC Children’s Choice – Winner
Moonhorse
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrator: S. Saelig Gallagher
Publisher: Dragonfly Books, Random House Children’s Books (Pbk.)
Recommended Age Range: 3 to 7
Moonhorse is a beautiful story about the moon and the stars through the dream of a little girl. Flying through the constellations to capture the moon, this story’s poetic language and beautiful illustrations take the reader on a stunning nighttime journey.
Awards: An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists; A Parent’s Magazine Best Book of the Year
Stars
Author: Mary Lyn Ray
Illustrator: Marla Frazee
Publisher: Beach Lane Books, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division
Recommended Age Range: 2 to 6
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Yes, there are stars in this book – lots of them – but not just the ones in the sky. There are stars everywhere – you can make one, receive one, find them in flowers and moss; you can even see them in the sky – just a little closer to home – as snowflakes and dandelions that are blowing away. Stars are everywhere, and this book does a brilliant job of showing us just where to look. Wonderful!
Awards: An ALA Notable Book; A Washington Post Best Picture Book of 2011; An Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Best Book of 2011; A Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Best Book of 2011; A BookPage Best Children’s Book of 2011; A 2011 Wilde Award for Picture Books; A 2011 Editor’s Choice Award, Children’s Book Guide; A 2012 Texas 2×2 Reading List Book; A Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choice of 2012; A 2012 NCTE Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts; E.B. White Read-Aloud Picture Book Honor Award; Indie Choice Award; A Booklist Editor’s Choice for 2011; 2012 ALA-Children’s Book Council Summer Reading List on Oprah.com; 2012 ABC Best Books for Children Title; 2012 NCTE/CLA Notable Children’s Book
