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How to Catch a Star (The Boy #1)
Once there was a boy, and that boy loved stars very much. So much so that he decided to catch one of his very own. But how? Waiting for them to grow tired from being up in the sky all night doesn't work. Climbing to the top of the tallest tree? No, not tall enough. The boy has a rocket ship . . . but it is made of paper and doesn't fly well at all. Finally, just when the b...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
November 6th 2006
by HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
(first published June 3rd 2004)
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How to Catch a Star is a simple but charming story of a little boy who loves stars very much. He decides to catch one as he imagines a star would make a very good friend. With childlike ingenuity, he tries all sorts of methods to capture a star for himself. For example, climbing the tallest tree he can find, building a rocket ship but as it’s made of paper it doesn’t fly very well. He then decides that morning would be the best time to try to catch a star “because then the star would be tired fr...more
How to catch a star is a book that could be aimed at the Early Years age or KS1. It is about a boy who is determined to catch a star. He uses his imagination to come up with a number of ways to catch a star and does not give up. The boy waits all day to find the star he wants, but soon realises the star is not going to appear. Once night time falls the star appears.
He uses things such as a life ring to catch to star but soon finds out that this fails as he cannot quite reach it. The boy tries a...more
He uses things such as a life ring to catch to star but soon finds out that this fails as he cannot quite reach it. The boy tries a...more
This book has sweet spare illustrations done in beautiful and vibrant colors. Jeffers' use of watercolor gives the simple pictures texture and shading that make the illustrations stand out from the crowd. There are gorgeous dark blues and deep violets, people with cute stick legs, and lollypop trees with a square or two layered over the top. (My first graders loved the stick legs and squares in the trees.)
The Boy goes out looking for a star to be his friend, "they'd play hide-and-go-seek, take l...more
The Boy goes out looking for a star to be his friend, "they'd play hide-and-go-seek, take l...more
'HOW TO CATCH A STAR' is a story about a young boy who loves stars and wants to catch a star of his own. When he wakes up one morning he sees there are no stars in the sky so he waits and waits. Finally the sun sets and the boy sees a star and sets out to catch it.How will he ever catch the star? the story is written from the viewpoint of the child,therefore the reasoning and imagination is child like. This is a very sweet story and I would recommend it for children from 5 up. The book has very...more
How to Catch a Star is the first picture book by Jeffers and is a charming and engaging read for young pupils. I used this book during story telling in Reception class and it ties in nicely to the topic of Space. The story is based around a young boy who desperately desires a star of his won. His general inquisitive nature and curiosity see him try a variety of methods to catch one before he finally finds a starfish at the end of the book. The book offers a window into the mind of a young boy pl...more
How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers is amongst one of the most beautiful contemporary children books I have read. I read the book to a Reception Class while on placement. Even though they had already heard the story each one was more than happy to hear it again and again.
The story is told in very basic style in which children are encouraged to dream and reach out for the impossible. It tells the tale of an unnamed boy's quest to catch himself a star from the sky. He sees the stars in the sky o...more
The story is told in very basic style in which children are encouraged to dream and reach out for the impossible. It tells the tale of an unnamed boy's quest to catch himself a star from the sky. He sees the stars in the sky o...more
Once there was a boy and that boy loved stars very much. In fact, he could think of nothing grander than catching his own star to call his friend in How to Catch a Star (2004) by Oliver Jeffers.
Jeffers's whimsical first picture book blends easy to follow text with sharp, clean illustrations to create something remarkable. Everything about this story invites readers to stop for moment and plan their own scheme to catch that elusive star.
It's not easy to build suspense into a 32 page picture book,...more
Jeffers's whimsical first picture book blends easy to follow text with sharp, clean illustrations to create something remarkable. Everything about this story invites readers to stop for moment and plan their own scheme to catch that elusive star.
It's not easy to build suspense into a 32 page picture book,...more
Oliver Jeffers has done it again! The man can spin pure magic with such simple words, images, and joys in life.
Our young hero is determined to catch a star. It’s his dream. After waiting, jumping, and stretching though, his dream still looks and feels so far away.
”But in his heart, the wish just wouldn’t give up.”
These big, open, colorful pages will inspire readers of all ages to keep reaching for the stars. Hope and smiles shimmer and shine on every page. Sometimes we need to look at goals and...more
How to Catch a Star is a lovely book to read to those in EYFS, but could also be used for later years. It tells the story of a boy who wants to find a star of his very own. He searches everywhere, even trying to go up the moon, but he'd run out of petrol last Tuesday. Just when he is about to give up, he sees a star floating by in the sea, but realises he cannot catch it, he instead catches a starfish which he is delighted with.
The book could be used in PSHE for KS1. The prevailing message bein...more
The book could be used in PSHE for KS1. The prevailing message bein...more
How do you catch a star? Jeffer's little boy tries everything from jumping to attempting to lasso the star. Nothing works and the boy becomes very sad and walks near the beach where he seems a reflection of a star in the water. Of course he can't grab that one either, but he does find a starfish nearby and is last seen reading a book to it. This book reminded me of others (i.e. Papa, please get the moon for me; Kitten's first full moon ) but it still felt like it's own story. My only problem is...more
This is a story about a young boy who loves stars and wants to catch a star of his own. When he wakes up one morning he sees there are no stars in the sky so he waits and waits. Finally the sun sets and the boy sees a star and sets out to catch it. He decides to catch a star for himself and tries different ways. In the end the boy sees a star floating in the water. It is a star fish and the boy is delighted when he finally catches a star of his own. This is a nice story and I would recommend it...more
This is a story about a boy who loves stars and wants to catch a star of his own. When he wakes up in the morning he sees there are no stars in the sky so waits and waits. Finally the sun sets and the boy sees a star and sets out to catch it. He decides to catch a star for himself and tries different ways. In the end the boy sees a star floating in the water. It is a star fish and the boy is delighted when he finally catches a star of his own. This is a nice story and I would recommend it for ch...more
This children's story is about a boy who loves stars and goes through a series of events to catch a star he sees in the sky. He watched the stars every night and wished he had one of his own. After making failed attempts to catch one of them from the sky he gets one from the sea shore. He was indeed very happy when he had caught the star.
This story is suitable for children in foundation and key stage 1. It has great pictures but the story itself is a little boring and irrelevant.
This story is suitable for children in foundation and key stage 1. It has great pictures but the story itself is a little boring and irrelevant.
A colourful picture book, appropriate for EYFS to KS1. The story tells of how a boy who loves stars, tries to catch a star. The boy tries and tries to reach the star, using various methods. In the end the boy is very upset as he can not get a star, but he discovers a "star" in the water. Finally the boy is happy and reads to the "star", eventhough the reader may know the star is actually a starfish.
The story focuses on the message of being determined and never giving up.
The story focuses on the message of being determined and never giving up.
This is Oliver Jeffers first book and I kind of adore this man.
The book flap is almost as important to read as the story and I love his "about the author" blurbs.
This book deals with wanting something only to discover that things aren't where, or what, we expect them to be.
The illustrations are darling and he manages to capture quite a bit of emotion and warmth with very minimalist illustrations.
The book flap is almost as important to read as the story and I love his "about the author" blurbs.
This book deals with wanting something only to discover that things aren't where, or what, we expect them to be.
The illustrations are darling and he manages to capture quite a bit of emotion and warmth with very minimalist illustrations.
Mommy's review from 12/31/08 -
This is the story of a little boy who is desperately trying to find a star of his very own. He wants the star to be his friend so he goes about trying to capture one. He tried quite a few times and even thinks he's caught one a few times.
The pictures are awesome and my daughter loves this book. We have to read this every night before she goes to sleep.
This is the story of a little boy who is desperately trying to find a star of his very own. He wants the star to be his friend so he goes about trying to capture one. He tried quite a few times and even thinks he's caught one a few times.
The pictures are awesome and my daughter loves this book. We have to read this every night before she goes to sleep.
'How to catch a star'is a story of a boy who wants to catch a star from the sky.
The boy attempts different ways to catch a star.
This book would be good for for EYFS or KS1 and can be seen as cross curriculur.
The book can be linked into PSHE, literacy and philosophy lessons and is a good starting point for discussions or shared writing tasks
The boy attempts different ways to catch a star.
This book would be good for for EYFS or KS1 and can be seen as cross curriculur.
The book can be linked into PSHE, literacy and philosophy lessons and is a good starting point for discussions or shared writing tasks
I really enjoyed the inventive simple character, the trees and landscapes, the watercolor and spare text. As we observe the boy's awareness of his connection to the stars and creative search for one to befriend, Jeffers gets us to join him along the way and has us rooting for the boy and enjoying his discovery with him.
Jan 06, 2011
Tricia
rated it
2 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommended to Tricia by:
Felix
While this was a pretty book, and a favourite of the boys' I was visiting with, I was underwhelmed by a disjointed story that didn't really have any cause and effect. The protagonist wants a star and tries various ways and ends up getting his wish, but there wasn't any rhyme or reason for this ending and no lessons learned.
Let's go on a star hunt! The boy is very imaginative in ways to catch a star, but stars are very difficult to reach.
This story is wonderful addition to Dream Big: READ summer reading program. Afterwards, the storytime listeners could go on a star search of their own.
Reviewed from a library copy.
This story is wonderful addition to Dream Big: READ summer reading program. Afterwards, the storytime listeners could go on a star search of their own.
Reviewed from a library copy.
كتاب رائع ورسمه ايضا يعلم الطفل المحاولة في كل مرة يفشل فيها
ويوسع مفهوم الأطفال عن العلاقات والصداقات فلا يجب أن يكون الصديق قريب أو من نفس البيئة بل يجب أن اتخذ لي أصدقاء من كل العالم حتى لو كانوا مجرد نجوم =)
ويوسع مفهوم الأطفال عن العلاقات والصداقات فلا يجب أن يكون الصديق قريب أو من نفس البيئة بل يجب أن اتخذ لي أصدقاء من كل العالم حتى لو كانوا مجرد نجوم =)
I LOVE this kids book. A little boy does all things in his power to try and catch a star. He goes outside in the morning, tries to lasso it, lots of things, and finally by the end of the day, he catches it (starfish). Really cute and clever story and fun illustrations.
Found this at our local library used book sale. I know very little Spanish, so can piece together some of the story, but the illustrations are beautiful and my son always sits captivated when I read this to him. It's one of our favorite books to read together.
I like this book but I cannot think of a lesson I could use it with. I would use this book for a fun read aloud, though. The book has a good message: never give up on your dreams. I want my students to always have this advice and know that I believe in them.
This is a wonderfully tender book, not fully on par with Lost and Found, but with the same Boy, who just likes to make friends.
What I mainly love is the artwork. It's minimalistic and distinct, with hints of abstract, particularly in the trees.
What I mainly love is the artwork. It's minimalistic and distinct, with hints of abstract, particularly in the trees.
I really liked this book. It teaches perseverance. It's a good book to help children work towards their dreams. In the book, the kid dreams about catching a star and in the end he catches a star fish thinking that it's a falling star!! He got his dream!
Such a cute, fun book to get children's imagination going. I think this book is really good to read to students who are very curious all the time. It could be relieving to them to read about another child who is curious as well, they could relate.
This is a touching story about a boy who tries to catch a star. He waits all day outside in the sun, the but star never appears. This book teaches students to never give up and reach for the stars, because in the end the boy was able to suceed.
Sep 25, 2010
Dolly
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
parents reading with their children
This is a nice little story, with stick-like watercolor illustrations and backgrounds framed by swaths of color, colors that appear mottled and washed out, graduated in shades and beautiful in their simplicity. It's a fun tale to read aloud.
Jan 07, 2013
Tomohiro Kawasaki
marked it as to-read
1/4 30minute
boy love star decide try catch star
1: he crazy about star, do you have something you would be crazy?
yes, i'm crazy about dance.
2: he decide to catch a star, do you decide ambition this year?
no, i don't.
boy love star decide try catch star
1: he crazy about star, do you have something you would be crazy?
yes, i'm crazy about dance.
2: he decide to catch a star, do you decide ambition this year?
no, i don't.
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Oliver Jeffers makes art.
From figurative painting and installation to illustration and picture-book making, his work has been exhibited in New York, Dublin, London, Sydney, Washington DC, Belfast and elsewhere.
A co-founder of the art collective OAR, their exhibitions include 9 days in Belfast, book and the award winning BUILDING.
Illustration clients include Orange UK, Lavazza, Sony PSP, RCA Recor...more
More about Oliver Jeffers...
From figurative painting and installation to illustration and picture-book making, his work has been exhibited in New York, Dublin, London, Sydney, Washington DC, Belfast and elsewhere.
A co-founder of the art collective OAR, their exhibitions include 9 days in Belfast, book and the award winning BUILDING.
Illustration clients include Orange UK, Lavazza, Sony PSP, RCA Recor...more
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