Lore of the Stars

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Folklore and Wisdom from the Skies Above

By Claire Cock-Starkey

Series: Nature’s Folklore

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Summary

Lore of the Stars by Claire Cock-Starkey is a captivating journey through celestial mythology and legends from various cultures. Tailored for young readers, it explores mythical stories explaining the wonders of the night sky, from constellations to celestial events. The book combines fascinating facts with beautiful illustrations, making the mysteries of the universe accessible and engaging for children.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the stories behind the stars and constellations. It's a captivating exploration tailored for young readers who enjoy mythological tales and celestial wonders, bringing the night sky to life with engaging narratives and vivid illustrations.

The Lore of the Stars looks to the heavens and beyond to understand diverse cultures from here on Earth.

Description

Look up at the skies in wonder with this mystically illustrated treasury of folklore from above and beyond.

Did you know that people used to read the future in the flight of birds? That the constellations were thought to be mythological beings set in the sky? And that eclipses were seen as demonic omens? For millennia, humans have looked to the heavens to explain the world around and above them.

The myths, folktales, and lore that have arisen from these wonderings are as mysterious as they are varied—here, they're set down in a beautifully illustrated and engaging format for readers 6-12 years old.

Lore of the Stars takes readers deep into space and back through the mists of time to discover the myriad answers to our most ancient questions. Divided into six chapters:

The Sky
The Sun
The Moon
Stars
Planets, Comets & Shooting Stars
The Cosmos

You will uncover the secrets of augury, the meanings of types of weather, stories explaining the birth of the Milky Way, and the beings and deities said to govern the worlds above.

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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?

Lore of the Stars by Claire Cock-Starkey is praised for its engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, making complex astronomical concepts accessible and entertaining for young readers. The book has been appreciated for inspiring curiosity about the night sky and for its ability to blend mythology and science seamlessly. Parents and educators have noted it as an excellent resource for sparking interest in astronomy in children.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711282001

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions

Contributors:

Illustrated by Hannah Bess Ross

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 80

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Claire Cock-Starkey Series: Nature’s Folklore

About the Author

Claire Cock-Starkey is an author who worked with Ben Schott on his hugely successful Miscellanies and Almanacs. She has worked for BBC Radio 4 and written many other miscellanies and fact-filled books on history, libraries, words, books and museums, including: Penguins, Pineapples and Pangolins (British Library, 2016), The Book Lovers' Miscellany (Bodleian Library Publishing, 2017). She is happiest perched in the British Library reading rooms surrounded by a pile of obscure and fascinating books, researching her next book.Hannah Bess Ross is a Chicago-based illustrator and writer interested in all realms whimsy. She lives in a little house with a blue door and an orange cat but dreams of the woods and the waves of rocky seas far, far away. She likes telling stories and everyday magical things like bugs and stars. She also loves the puppets, folk art and silly word-play. Hannah is the illustrator of A World Full of Nature Stories (Frances Lincoln Childrens Books, 2022) and Lore of the Stars (Wide Eyed Editions, 2023).