Animals in the Sky

Name: Animals in the Sky
Brand: Hachette Australia
SKU: 9781838660246
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By Sara Gillingham

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Summary

Animals in the Sky by Sara Gillingham is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the wonders of the night sky. The story uses charming illustrations and fun facts to highlight how different constellations resemble various animals. It's an engaging way for children to learn about astronomy and appreciate the stars above.
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Format: Board book

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This delightful book may appeal to you if your child is fascinated by the night sky and enjoys learning about animals. With engaging illustrations and an educational approach, it introduces young readers to constellations by connecting their shapes to familiar animals, sparking imagination and curiosity about the stars above.

Animals in the Sky

A graphically stunning introduction to constellations for the youngest readers, following the meteoric rise of global bestseller Seeing Stars

Description

This stylish, informative board book helps younger children identify six of the most recognisable animal constellations from The Big Bear to The Southern Fish.

Each constellation is introduced as a cluster of stars with its connected-line shape; readers then guess the animal through a series of read-aloud clues.

A full animal illustration gatefold reveals the answer, accompanied by extra information about the constellation and its important stars.

Animals in the Sky is perfect for bedtime stargazing!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Animals in the Sky is praised for its engaging introduction to astronomy for young children. The board book blends animal shapes with star constellations, offering beautifully visualised and cleverly constructed illustrations. It's highlighted for sparking interest in the night sky through its mix of illustrations, facts, and interactive elements like lift-the-flap answers. Suitable for gifts or educational uses, it comes highly recommended by various reviewers for its appeal to curious young minds.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838660246

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 12 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 138.0mm

Weight: 414g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Sara Gillingham is an award-winning art director and designer. She was the design director for children's publishing at Chronicle Books and taught at UC Berkeley and California College of Arts. In addition, she has written and/or illustrated several books for children. She lives with her family in British Columbia, Canada.