Once Upon a Raindrop

James Carter Press Reviews

Praise for Once Upon a Star;

‘The right “stuff” for young readers who have wondered about the stars and about their place in space.’  - Kirkus

‘Carter’s verse bounces along: “A mighty boom, a huge kerrang, that scientists call the big bang”, while Hernandez’s images explode on the page.’ – The Guardian 

‘A lyrical look at the science of the creation of the universe. Beautiful collision between poetry and science!’
 – Book Bairn 

‘An enjoyable, informative and affirmative addition to any child’s bookshelf.’ – Books For Keeps 

‘James Carter’s lucid poetic account of these awesome events, when integrated with Mar Hernández’s dramatic artwork, makes an exciting and impactful book.’ – Jill R Bennett 

‘James Carter’s Once Upon a Star manages to reduce the galaxy into a handful of words and images that even a very young person will get. Mar Hernandez’s exquisite artwork accompanies words like: “As the lid is lifted off our world/ the day goes quiet dark and cold/ then down comes night/ and if cloud free/ look up you’ll find the galaxy”. – The I newspaper 

‘Told in rhyming poetry, this is another non-fiction book that bends to narrative and creative forms to impart information.’ – Minervareads