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You Are Stardust
You Are Stardust begins by introducing the idea that every tiny atom in our bodies came from a star that exploded long before we were born. From its opening pages, the book suggests that we are intimately connected to the natural world; it compares the way we learn to speak to the way baby birds learn to sing, and the growth of human bodies to the growth of forests. Award-...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
September 11th 2012
by Owlkids Books
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From Elin Kelsey, a PhD in Environmental Studies, this book takes readers on a philosophical journey from the start of the universe to modern times, including the cyclical nature of life. Many interesting and thoughtful ideas are presented in a unique way. One page offers examples of how humans shed hair and skin. A different page cites ways that animals are dependent upon each other. Did you know that whale and bats each get their friends to babysit? My undergraduate degree is in Science and st...more
This is a first picture book by both artists, and a beautiful one. Elin Kelsey is an environmentalist and interested in bringing nature to children. The book is non-fiction, showing the connection of humans to nature in most beautiful ways. She tells of starting life as a single cell, just like all the creatures of the earth and of the brain’s electricity that powers thoughts and stronger than lightning. You learn that we sneeze with the force of a tornado. Every page is spare of words, but the...more
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Kelsey's story paired with Soyeon Kim's GORGEOUS collages make this picture book a stand out in its class! The story will get children thinking about the inter-connectedness of people and their surrounding world. The prose is simple and lovely, yet woven in such a way that, when combined with the illustrations, really gets the imagination going (no matter how old the reader!)
A favorite page reads,
"Like fish deep in the ocean,
you called salt water home.
You swam inside the salty sea
of your mot...more
A favorite page reads,
"Like fish deep in the ocean,
you called salt water home.
You swam inside the salty sea
of your mot...more
This I love. It's science, but it reads like poetry, and the 3-dimensional art is exquisite. It presupposes a certain level of knowledge ("Every tiny atom in your body came from a star that exploded long before you were born" is not cluttered with a further explanation of what an atom is)but it's still very accessible for kids. It's full of all kinds of "who knew?" cool facts, like that you sneeze with the force of a tornado and in your every breath there is pollen that may grow to be a new plan...more
A beautiful book with just the right mix of text/words. I will definitely add this book to my storytime repertoire. The book reminds me of the beginning of Bill Bryson's "A Short History of Nearly Everything" in the way that it shows that we're all made up of particles. We're a small part of a big world. The concept could be frightening for children if explained poorly but, skillfully and sensitively explained, it comes across as magical. A lovely blend of poetry and science.
Part picture book, part science, part poetry. I can't decide if the words or pictures are more wonderful - they coexist perfectly. It somehow manages to incorporate the big picture and the enticing details without feeling distracted. I'd recommend this to curious young minds and anyone who enjoys mesmerizing illustrations.
A fascinating book full of facts that link humans with nature. Three-dimensional dioramas bring the text to life. The text presents interesting facts such as: a sneeze erupts from your nose faster than a cheetah sprints, and you replace your skin 100 times by age 10. Good read aloud for grades 1-3. Must read/see.
My favorite type of information (bats and whales get their friends to babysit! You exhale pollen every time you breathe,) presented in my favorite way-poetically! (your breath is alive with the promise of flowers. Each time you blow a kiss to the world, you spread pollen that might grow to be a new plant..)
Wonderful book, illustrations are paper art. Book is not suitable for the younger ages of the Blue Spruce group (gr K-3) Almost seems that it was picked for the selection committee rather than the target audience.
Highly recommended for late Primary and Junior grades.
Highly recommended for late Primary and Junior grades.
Beautiful artwork paired with a simple text about the origins of life on earth, from single-celled organisms to more complicated forms, emphasizing the connections between humans and their planet. Would be a lovely Earth Day read.
The diorama art is fascinating and unique. There is a teeny-tiny saccharine "circle of life" feel here, but not enough to really annoy me. Creationists will hate this book, the rest of us will enjoy it and it has potential for classrooms.
This is an amazing book providing the scientific story of human origins with poetic language and gorgeous illustrations. I like how the book is able to still portray the beauty, grandeur and magic of the universe while still telling the traditional story of how it it all came to be.
Really great book for inquiry thinking in Science and LA. Gorgeous Art and Beautiful Prose!
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A sweet book for children about how the whole earth is all inter connected. Fun diarama pictures and even has a website at the end of the book for the science behind the book (www.owlkidsbooks.com/stardust)
Includes many bizarre and fascinating facts that primary students will LOVE to explore, but be prepared for many questions about the ideas prompted by the book. The artwork is detailed, fantastical, and amazing.
some people will disagree with the premise, or at least the title, but this book presents beautiful facts with wonderful illustrations out of photos of dioramas.
Both the words and the illustrations are beautiful and I love the sentiment. However, I feel like the concepts will go over the heads of young children.
Interesting presentation of who we are and how we are connected to nature. Poetic and with mixed media illustrations. In the end, it just didn't appeal to me.
Nature/science--loved this book. The creation of the pictures is also wonderful. This is one to be explored with children, not just read and put down.
Very cool illustrations with diorama art. I really like the sentiment expressed, but honestly it was a little too... well, sentimental for me.
Best for 5+, vocabulary and print awareness and motivation. Non-fiction science type book about how all living things are connected.
Amazing artwork, heartwarming story about connection to one another and the Earth. Also introduces so many science concepts!
The illustrations in this book make me so happy and excited I can't get through it without squealing. Perfect foil to the text.
This is a lovely children's picture book and a great way to make scientific ideas fun and to stimulate young imaginations. Read it before a day out and prepare to be amazed!
What a great book for kids. Science-based, giving a sense of wonder and acknowledging interconnectedness.
Interesting collage and mixed media illustrations depict the human's connectedness to nature.
A beautiful, poetic explanation of the interconnectedness of all life.
I enjoyed the artwork and the child's connection to nature.
One of my favorite children's books of all time!
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Lovely Picture Book! Beautiful diaramas....
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