What Stars Are For
Published on 30. April 2024
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-922930-50-7 (ISBN)
Description
Henry spends his nights exploring the world alone and wondering one thing: what are stars for?
One morning, he decides to come out of his shell and ask someone.
Can Henry find the answer to his question and make a friend?
From Margeaux Davis comes a moving story about curiosity, overcoming your fears and finding friendship.
One morning, he decides to come out of his shell and ask someone.
Can Henry find the answer to his question and make a friend?
From Margeaux Davis comes a moving story about curiosity, overcoming your fears and finding friendship.
Reviews / Votes
'A perfect gift for shy children who need reassurance and gentle encouragement to find confidence.' - Books+Publishing'A gorgeous picture book that will comfort, inspire and delight younger readers.' - NZ Booklovers
'This is the most beautiful book. The illustrations are just glorious'. - Your Kids Next Read
'Perfect to read at night'. - Story Links
'[Margeaux's] illustrations brought to mind one of my favourite illustrators, Beatrix Potter...This book is a gentle exploration of overcoming your fears and finding your way in the world'. - Just Write For Kids
'Delightful, poignant and tender...Just magical.' - Kids Book Review
'A charming Australian picture book'. - Magpies Magazine
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Publishing group
Affirm Press
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 215 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-922930-50-7 (9781922930507)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Margeaux Davis is an emerging children's book illustrator as well as a soft toy and sewing pattern designer. She has a background in environmental education, working as a National Parks ranger; and loves to talk, write and think about the natural world. She spends her days drawing, painting and sewing from a tiny cabin studio in her garden, surrounded by macadamia nut farms and cow paddocks, on the far north coast of New South Wales.