Look Up at the Stars

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Look Up at the Stars by Katie Cotton is a beautifully illustrated children's book that explores the tender and loving relationship between a parent and child. Through captivating imagery and gentle prose, it encourages young readers to appreciate the wonder of the stars and the universe above, while celebrating the special bond shared between loved ones.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Look Up at the Stars

A lyrical picture book that celebrates imagination, adventure, coming home - and the idea that sometimes what you are looking for is right under your nose.

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Look Up at the Stars, so high above me. If I could just hold one, how happy I'd be!

A parent and child go in search of a star, but what will happen when they find it out of reach?

This lyrical picture book celebrates adventure, coming home, love - and the idea that sometimes what you are looking for is right under your nose. A relaxing and mindful read that's perfect for fans of Guess How Much I Love You or for any parent who is looking to soothe their child at bedtime.

This is a lovely gentle book, with comforting rhymes, fantastic illustrations and a fabulous go-getting mother figure.

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Look Up at the Stars by Katie Cotton is praised for being a charming and heart-warming children's book. It's noted for its beauty and the depth of wonder it captures, which extends beyond its cover. Armadillo Magazine highlights its enchanting qualities.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786037732

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Illustration: 16+

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Miren Asiain Lora

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 276.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

KATIE COTTON studied English at Oxford University before becoming an editor and critically-acclaimed author of childrens books. She lives and works in London. Her previous titles include Dear Bunny, illustrated by Blanca Gomez, Counting Lions, illustrated by Stephen Walton, and The Road Home, illustrated by Sarah Jacoby. Miren Asiain Lora was born in 1988 in Pamplona, Spain and now lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her artwork has been shown in several exhibitions in Spain, Argentina and Mexico. In 2012 her book Hara, written and illustrated by her, won the Etxepare Illustrated Album Award. In 2013 she was a finalist for the Euskadi prize for Literature; in 2015 she was awarded the "Iberoamerica Ilustra" award from SM Foundation, The Ilustradero and the Guadalajara International Book Fair (Mexico). Her works convey the magic of everyday life, the charm of little moments that hold a secret to be deciphered. She has illustrated Look Up at the Stars as a gift for her first daughter.

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