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You are Stardust

Our Amazing Connections With Planet Earth
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You Are Stardust by Elin Kelsey is a beautifully illustrated children's book that explores the interconnectedness of humans and nature. Through poetic text, it explains how we are all made of the same elements as stars, plants, and other living beings. It encourages children to appreciate their unique place in the universe and the magic of nature.
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This beautifully illustrated children's book offers an enchanting exploration of the connection between humans and the natural world. You might enjoy this book if you're looking to inspire children with the idea that every part of them is composed of the same elements found in stars. Its lyrical text and captivating visuals make it perfect for those interested in fostering a sense of wonder about the universe and our place within it.

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You are Stardust

If people were planets, we'd be a lot like Earth ...

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If people were planets, we'd be a lot like Earth ...

People are nature. From the water we drink to the trees we climb, we are connected to the natural world in big and surprising ways. With simple, poetic text, and exquisite artwork, YOU ARE STARDUST introduces kids to these connections - sparking their imaginations and starting conversations.

Combining the ideas of environmental author and educator Elin Kelsey with inventive, three-dimensional dioramas by artist Soyeon Kim, this remarkable picture book reveals ties that are often sensed, yet seldom explained. Children will learn that the salt in their body is the same as the salt in the ocean, that they learned to speak in the same way that baby birds do - by copying their parents, and that elephants, bats and whales make friends, just like they do. In a world dominated by technology, never have these connections between people and nature been more worth exploring.

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You Are Stardust is celebrated for its clever and beautiful portrayal of the connection between humans and the environment. It is praised for its synthesis of art and science, encouraging discussion about our place in the world and fostering curiosity and enchantment. The book leaves readers with a sense of wonder and emphasises the need to care for both our planet and ourselves.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526360342

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Soyeon Kim

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 148g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Elin Kelsey (Author)

Elin Kelsey, PhD, is an internationally respected leader in the field of environmental science education, as well as the author of the award-winning book Not Your Typical Book About the Environment and other books for both adults and children. She consults around the world on environmental projects, and loves to explore nature with kids wherever she goes.

Soyeon Kim (Illustrator)

Soyeon Kim is a Toronto-based, Korean-born artist who specializes in work that merges real-world materials, fine sketching, and painting techniques to produce three-dimensional pieces.

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