Poetry is possibly the best way to convey the wonder of space and our own place in it, and James Carter’s text for this picture book is both precise and inspiring: ‘A sea of stars at last were born/gradually they fired and formed/out of clouds of dust and gas/each a mighty sparky mass’. The artwork by Mar Hernandez is equally beautiful, illustrating the development of life from the big bang to the world as we know it. The last image is of a jumping child – ‘You’re a Star’ – and there’s a page of science facts to end, taking us five billion years into the future.
Once upon a star there were no stars to shine no Sun to rise no Sun to set no day no night nor any time Discover the origins of the universe and how our solar system was formed. The narrative verse takes the reader on an immersive journey through space and time, illuminated by striking, dynamic illustrations. The worlds of poetry and non-fiction collide to create a beautiful, unique picture book about our Sun.
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Once upon a star there were no stars to shine no Sun to rise no Sun to set no day no night nor any time Discover the origins of the universe and how our solar system was formed. The narrative verse takes the reader on an immersive journey through space and time, illuminated by striking, dynamic illustrations.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Once Upon a Star and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Once Upon a Star features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Stories in Verse, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Poetry Books for Children, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals, Space, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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Once Upon a Star was written by James Carter and published by Caterpillar Books Ltd an imprint of Little Tiger Press Group
Once Upon a Star has 32 pages
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