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Do you know what a star is? Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me a Star!. The next instalment in the 'Don't Call Me a . . .' series: Get ready for a fun and fascinating adventure into the world of science for...
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Don't Call Me an Star! takes readers on a fun, fact-filled journey as they learn what is, and absolutely ISN'T, a star.
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Do you know what a star is? Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me a Star!.
The next instalment in the 'Don't Call Me a . . .' series: Get ready for a fun and fascinating adventure into the world of science for young readers!
Ever thought all shiny things in space are stars? Or that everything swimming in the sea must be a fish? Think again! This brand-new picture book series turns science on its head with exciting adventure stories that bust common myths.
Each book follows a curious child and their toy as they journey through space, the ocean, the forest and even prehistoric times - only to discover that things aren't always what they seem! Along the way, they'll meet amazing creatures and objects who set the record straight:
"Don't call me a star - I'm a moon!"
"Don't call me a fish - I'm a dolphin!"
"Don't call me an insect - I'm a spider!"
"Don't call me a dinosaur - I'm a pterosaur!"
With lyrical storytelling, breathtaking illustrations and plenty of fascinating facts, this series is a perfect introduction to early STEM concepts. Each book wraps up with a fun fact file, making it a great way for kids to explore science, nature and the animal kingdom - all in an engaging, giftable format.
Written by the brilliant Charlotte Guillain, fact-checked by experts and vibrantly illustrated by Sally Agar, these books are a must-have for curious young minds!
In Don't Call Me a Star!, adventurous duo Stella and Ted blast off into space in search of a star, but all the bright shining things they find insist that they are absolutely NOT a star! The reader is introduced to a meteor, the Moon, the international space station, Mars and a comet until FINALLY they find some stars. They also find a surprising creature that looks far too familiar to be a star - but is it . . .?
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836008392
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 July 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: words & pictures
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sally Agar
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Charlotte Guillain lives in Oxfordshire, UK. She writes fiction and non-fiction for children, including the picture book Spaghetti with the Yeti, which was shortlisted for Oscar's First Book Prize 2014 and has featured in CBeebies Bedtime Stories.Sally Agar is an illustrator and designer from North Yorkshire, UK. She spent the first ten years of her career living in Sweden, working as a print designer in the fashion industry. She is the illustrator of Alexander von Humboldt in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series and loves working with colour, texture and pattern to bring spark and energy to her work.
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