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Hopper and Wilson Fetch a Star
Have you ever wanted your very own star?
Wouldn't it be wonderful to have your own star for a nightlight? It is this thought that begins Hopper and Wilson's second adventure. They fill their airplane with lemonade and soar into the night sky. So many stars to choose from! One is too pointy. One is too heavy. Another is too bright! Taking a break on the moon, the two friends look directly above and spot it—the perfect star! As Hopper lays down for a nap, Wilson ventures off on his own, to the dark side of the moon. Yet now he is lost! How can he find his way back to Hopper?
The perfect star, of course. Wilson spots it in the sky and follows it back to his friend. In another deceptively simple story, Maria van Lieshout shows how sometimes the best part of nature is that it's found only in nature—and that everything has its proper place . . . be it stars or even best friends, who always belong together.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to have your own star for a nightlight? It is this thought that begins Hopper and Wilson's second adventure. They fill their airplane with lemonade and soar into the night sky. So many stars to choose from! One is too pointy. One is too heavy. Another is too bright! Taking a break on the moon, the two friends look directly above and spot it—the perfect star! As Hopper lays down for a nap, Wilson ventures off on his own, to the dark side of the moon. Yet now he is lost! How can he find his way back to Hopper?
The perfect star, of course. Wilson spots it in the sky and follows it back to his friend. In another deceptively simple story, Maria van Lieshout shows how sometimes the best part of nature is that it's found only in nature—and that everything has its proper place . . . be it stars or even best friends, who always belong together.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2014
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Maria van Lieshout
21 books38 followersMaria grew up in the Amsterdam area, and studied Visual Communications at George Washington University in DC. Maria has a background in brand design and innovation and has illustrated/written 15 picture books for kids. Song of a Blackbird, Maria's historical graphic novel about a female artist in the Amsterdam resistance during WWII, is available NOW!
Please follow Maria on Instagram at @vanlieshoutstudio or visit www.vanlieshoutstudio.com for more information.
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April 25, 2014
I love these characters, but I especially love the dedication here from the author: "To my infinite mother."
March 10, 2018
Van Lieshout, Maria Hopper and Wilson Fetch a Star. PICTURE BOOK. Penguin Young Readers Group, 2014. $16.99. Content: G.
Hopper and Wilson are great friends. One night as they look up into the sky, they discussed how wonderful it would be to have their very own star. “It would make a great night-light.” Hopper said. “Or a lantern for nighttime adventures!” Wilson peeped. “Let’s go fetch a star!” Hopper and Wilson fold their paper airplane, fill the tank with lemonade, pack their flag and a snack and head off. But not before saying goodbye to their cactus! Hopper and Wilson then set off on an adventure that will solidify their friendship and bring magic and meaning to the night skies.
The illustrations in this book are so much fun! You can’t help but want to hug Hopper yourself! The story is sweet and simple.
Pre-K. EL (K-3). ADVISABLE. Reviewer: SL.
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Hopper and Wilson are great friends. One night as they look up into the sky, they discussed how wonderful it would be to have their very own star. “It would make a great night-light.” Hopper said. “Or a lantern for nighttime adventures!” Wilson peeped. “Let’s go fetch a star!” Hopper and Wilson fold their paper airplane, fill the tank with lemonade, pack their flag and a snack and head off. But not before saying goodbye to their cactus! Hopper and Wilson then set off on an adventure that will solidify their friendship and bring magic and meaning to the night skies.
The illustrations in this book are so much fun! You can’t help but want to hug Hopper yourself! The story is sweet and simple.
Pre-K. EL (K-3). ADVISABLE. Reviewer: SL.
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July 10, 2019
Two friends decide they would like a star of their very own. They set off on adventure to space to find one.
A very cute story that I used both for a school visit and for a regular storytime during 2019 SRP. Very cute. Kids liked it.
A very cute story that I used both for a school visit and for a regular storytime during 2019 SRP. Very cute. Kids liked it.
July 2, 2014
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Unfortunately, I didn’t do my research for this book. This is the sequel to a book called simply Hopper and Wilson, and I will have to say that this book does not do a good job of introducing the characters. I was unsure until several pages in which character was Hopper and which was Wilson and I cannot remember now which is which either. Maria van Lieshout otherwise surprised me, though. She writes with a poetry that’s not found in many picture books anymore, and she includes the subtlest use of the unexpected and incredibly ridiculous. Hopper and Wilson sail a paper airplane that runs on lemonade, for example; van Lieshout doesn’t bat an eye at or acknowledge the impossibility of this; I enjoy her acceptance of an open imagination. In this adventure, the two friends say goodbye to their cactus friend on the pier and take off for the skies in search of a star to bring back to be their personal nightlight. Van Lieshout’s illustrations are beautiful and vibrant, but her characters are not particularly expressive, except at their most dejected. The ending where the friends are reunited with their cactus and return to their home and regard the perfect star that led them back to one another after they are separated is just heartwarming to the point of tears. For unexpected outpourings of emotion, for clever use of subtle surprise, and fearlessness of language, I have to rate Hopper and Wilson Fetch a Star quite highly.
Unfortunately, I didn’t do my research for this book. This is the sequel to a book called simply Hopper and Wilson, and I will have to say that this book does not do a good job of introducing the characters. I was unsure until several pages in which character was Hopper and which was Wilson and I cannot remember now which is which either. Maria van Lieshout otherwise surprised me, though. She writes with a poetry that’s not found in many picture books anymore, and she includes the subtlest use of the unexpected and incredibly ridiculous. Hopper and Wilson sail a paper airplane that runs on lemonade, for example; van Lieshout doesn’t bat an eye at or acknowledge the impossibility of this; I enjoy her acceptance of an open imagination. In this adventure, the two friends say goodbye to their cactus friend on the pier and take off for the skies in search of a star to bring back to be their personal nightlight. Van Lieshout’s illustrations are beautiful and vibrant, but her characters are not particularly expressive, except at their most dejected. The ending where the friends are reunited with their cactus and return to their home and regard the perfect star that led them back to one another after they are separated is just heartwarming to the point of tears. For unexpected outpourings of emotion, for clever use of subtle surprise, and fearlessness of language, I have to rate Hopper and Wilson Fetch a Star quite highly.
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June 27, 2014This book is about friends Hopper and Wilson and their adventure to find the perfect night light. They make an airplane out of paper and set off to find the perfect star. One is too heavy, one is too pointy, and another is too bright. When Wilson goes missing, Hopper finds him and they find their perfect star. They venture back home and see their bright shining star form their home and know that they have found the perfect nightlight. This book can be used to teach friendship skills as well as some aspects about the night sky. Each star is different and those are naturally occurring things. They belong in nature and it is not possible to bring them home. I think it can show children that there is a place in nature for all things.
February 18, 2015
A charming tale of friendship that leads elephant and mouse on a out-of-this worldly adventure! With a paper airplane spaceship the pair travel to find a star to bring home, only to realize that stars are right where they belong and can be seen from their wonderful home. The watercolor and other various illustrative techniques enhance the fun text making this a book that give children a chance to soar and dream.
Reviewer 3.
Reviewer 3.
June 4, 2014
This book is really cute - it's about two friends who travel the sky together in search of a star but realize that the stars (like them) are better left with the others with whom they belong. The pictures are lovely, and it is a great book for ECE readers to talk about space and the creative diversions the illustrator took from reality.
June 12, 2014
SO CUTE! Hopper and Wilson build a paper airplane and fly it into space to find the perfect star for a night light. What they find is so much more special!
Love this friendship, want to read more! And anything with stars is just beautiful!
Love this friendship, want to read more! And anything with stars is just beautiful!
April 29, 2014
I love this series. Hopper and Wilson have such a great friendship. These books are so easy to read and love.
May 29, 2015
Cute, sweet story, but "Hopper" is a strange name for an elephant, since they don't hop.
October 31, 2015
Although the illustrations are very pleasant, I didn't connect to the story and had hard time following the friends' journey.
August 7, 2025
Hopper and Wilson decide to travel into outer space in search of their perfect star. The journey is long and and the search is extensive, but in the end the trip was worth it for the two friends.
April 6, 2014
Warm, whimsical friendship story.
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