Story: Books to stargaze by
Books to stargaze by
Books to stargaze by
06:48 AM CDT on Thursday, August 17, 2006
One of the simple pleasures of summer is stargazing. The notion of a boundless sky can ignite children's imaginations.
On a cloudy night, these books might spark a similar glimmer in their eyes:
Seeing Stars
By Dandi Mackall, illustrated by Claudine Gévry
(Little Simon, $9.99)
Seeing Stars connects the dots of the constellations. It shows Pegasus, Draco the Dragon and Big Dog, Little Dog both as they appear in the sky and in colorful cartoonish drawings. Recommended for ages 4-8.
Constellations: A Glow-in-the-Dark Guide to the Night Sky
By Chris Sasaki, illustrated by Alan Flinn
(Sterling, $12.95)
You might know the names of creatures such as Draco, Hercules and Gemini the Twins, but what about the backstory? Children and adults alike can read about the legends of the constellations and then flip off the lights and get a firsthand view of them. Recommended for ages 5-8.
Associated Press