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How the Stars Came To Be
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Have you ever wondered how the stars came to be in the sky?
The Fisherman’s Daughter loved to dance in the sunlight, and bathe in the glow of the moon. But when the moon disappeared for a few nights each month, she worried about her father and how he would find his way home from the sea in the deep darkness. When the sun finds her sobbing one
night, he takes one of his r ...more
The Fisherman’s Daughter loved to dance in the sunlight, and bathe in the glow of the moon. But when the moon disappeared for a few nights each month, she worried about her father and how he would find his way home from the sea in the deep darkness. When the sun finds her sobbing one
night, he takes one of his r ...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
March 24th 2020
by Tate Publishing
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How the Stars Came to Be is a beautifully illustrated story of a girl who is concerned about her father (a fisherman) getting home safely at night when the moon is not present in the sky. This is a lovely traditional tale which provides an alternative, yet enchanting, reason for the stars coming to exist in the sky.
‘Girl’ persists through adversity and difficult situations to complete the tasks she has set herself, even though she knows this is going to take an extremely long time. Therefore, th ...more
‘Girl’ persists through adversity and difficult situations to complete the tasks she has set herself, even though she knows this is going to take an extremely long time. Therefore, th ...more
Absolutely gorgeous illustrations! I highly recomend for anyone who enjoys visual art. The story is beautiful as well. I love traditional stories being published and shared in a way that isn't appropriative. Thank you for this wonderful publication.
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Beautiful in every aspect.
The book: This is a story about how the sun helped a little girl light up the sky in the absence of the moon at night. She feared her father wouldn't find his way home without a light to guide him. So, the sun sends stars scattering them to the earth, and the girl's job is to place them deliberately in the sky to light up the world.
What I loved: Everything. First, the illustrations. I can't say enough about how completely beautiful this boo ...more
Beautiful in every aspect.
The book: This is a story about how the sun helped a little girl light up the sky in the absence of the moon at night. She feared her father wouldn't find his way home without a light to guide him. So, the sun sends stars scattering them to the earth, and the girl's job is to place them deliberately in the sky to light up the world.
What I loved: Everything. First, the illustrations. I can't say enough about how completely beautiful this boo ...more
This book is pure beauty! I am in love with the amazing illustratons, and the short story is so heartwarming. A perfect book to just flip trough now and again when you need some beauty in your life.
I don't normally count Children's books in my totals for the year, but I am this time because the illustrations are so incredibly breathtaking. The story is cute and will add nice diversity to any shelf!
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A cute story accompanied by stunning illustrations.
The absolute most beautifully illustrated children's book I've ever read. For real. I'm marveling at its beauty.
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Amazing superlative extraordinary graphics. The story and text could have been more imaginative and lyrical.
4.5 stars. The illustrations are different from most picture books, but that is what makes the book extra special.
HELLO GORGEOUS
I just saw this book on the shelves in the bookshop and fell in love with it visually. Stunning and beautiful.
The artwork was beautiful and the story was touching. I really enjoyed this book
A stunningly illustrated story about the origin of the night sky.
Amazing artwork. 🌟
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