Goodnight, Constellations

by Rachel McAlister (Illustrator)

Overview

Explore the stars and well-known constellations with your baby or toddler in this delightfully illustrated star-filled board book.
Introduce your little stargazers to the wonders of the cosmos with this charming and whimsical constellations board book. From Ursa Major and Leo to Cassiopeia and Taurus, little ones will soon be able to pick out some magical animals and people in the night sky. Each spread includes a delightfully illustrated picture of a constellation, complete with its major stars and the constellation's name in both English and Latin. The perfect addition to bedtime books along with a healthy dose of inspiration for the littlest stargazers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780762494620
Publisher:	Running Press Book Publishers
Publication date:	09/24/2019
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	34 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

Running Press Kidsis the children's imprint of Running Press, a book publisher based in Philadelphia, PA.

Rachel McAlister grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where she had a passion for creating and fell in love with art. She studied visual development at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and works as a freelancer and children's book illustrator. She lives with her two cats in Los Angeles, California.

Editorial Reviews

"[T]he whimsical, cartoon drawings help children imagine the pictures that the ancients found between the stars."—Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2019-09-24
A toddler's first guide to the Western constellations.

The book begins with Orion, which is arguably the most familiar and easiest constellation to find, and follows with Canis Major, a collection of stars that looks remarkably like the dog it is supposed to represent. As the book continues, the constellations grow more and more abstract, like Cassiopeia, in which four stars supposedly represent the body of a reclining maiden. No matter how complex the image may be, the whimsical, cartoon drawings help children imagine the pictures that the ancients found between the stars. The soft, gently drawn stars and clouds in the black night sky make a wonderful contrast to the brightly rendered depictions of the constellations. The text is simple and straightforward, describing each constellation in a few sentences. The whole concept of constellations is fairly advanced for a young audience, and there is no introduction or endnote, so caregivers and educators will need to look elsewhere for further context or extension activities. Additionally, embossed text on the back cover and the raised feel of the image on the cover add a tactile element that will delight young readers, who will wish it carried throughout the book.

This carefully illustrated, simple introduction will work best when paired with other resources. (Board book. 2-4)

Kirkus Reviews