When Daddy Shows Me the Sky

by Rebecca Wenrich Wheeler

In When Daddy Shows Me the Sky, a father and daughter spend their evenings practicing yoga together under the night sky. Through spring, summer, fall, and winter, they learn the names of the constellations and model their yoga poses after the stars' unique shapes.

Brought to life with bright and bold illustrations, this simple father-daughter story combines yoga and astronomy to help children see the wonder in the world around them-and within themselves.

Read along with your child to learn mindfulness, astronomy, and yoga together!

Includes a step-by-step guide to each yoga pose!

36 pages, Hardcover

Published November 19, 2021

Reviews

[Dj · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book enough to buy five more for every kid i know!
Top-notch children's book. I highly recommend!

[Shelly Mack · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book as much as my 6 year old daughter did. I loved the way it taught about the constellations through interaction. We stopped so my daughter could do all the movements. It was beautiful, interesting and informative. I highly recommend!

[Jessica Fowler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the cutest book! Absolutely love how this author tied in yoga and astronomy in such a sweet story. The illustrations are beautiful and teaches the yoga poses in a easy fun way.

[Kid's Picture Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son is really into astronomy so he loved this book. He had fun looking at all the different constellations, especially since he already knew some of them. Of course we had to take breaks in the middle of reading so that he could try some of the yoga poses. If you like yoga and star gazing, this is the perfect book for you and your children. The illustrations are great at easily showing you the constellation shapes. You can even take the book outside with you so your child can compare the illustrations to the real thing. We were able to see cassiopeia pretty clearly last night. The back of the book has a section with all of the poses for yoga that you can try with your kids.

[Julie Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Daddy Shows Me The Sky, by certified Yoga instructor and children’s author Rebecca Wheeler is a beautiful book that teaches children how to identify the constellations in the sky, and interpret them by doing corresponding yoga poses. The father in the book shares a special bond with his daughter as he lovingly teaches her about the shapes and seasonality of the constellations, a nighttime ritual that she very much looks forward to. The daughter likes to mimic the constellations as she moves into various poses such as Dragon, Cobra, Star, and Downward Dog. The book will leave children of all ages wanting to learn more about astronomy and the wonders of the night sky, and encourage them to stay active by learning some basic yoga poses.

There is a Yoga Pose Practice glossary with easy-to-understand text and illustrations at the end
so that young readers can try the poses out for themselves – hopefully with mom or dad!

[Diane Twomley · Rating 5 out of 5]

“When Daddy Shows Me The Sky” brings the wonder of the sky to life. It delightfully explains the moon, constellations, and planets, while sharing special times in the quiet solitude of the night. Rebecca Wenrich Wheeler’s use of yoga poses to represent the various constellations is a joy and will have readers, both big and small, using their bodies to try and find calmness and appreciate the cosmos.

[Leslie Tayloe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet book that allows a child to learn about constellations in the sky while doing yoga poses. Through the gentle storytelling, young readers are invited into a heartwarming father-daughter relationship centered around the night sky’s wonders. The dual learning experience not only fosters a deeper understanding of the night sky but also encourages physical activity through basic yoga movements.

[Carole G. Barton]

“When Daddy shows me the Sky” is a beautiful written picture book by Rebecca Wenrich Wheeler and illustrated by Katherine Jordan. A child describes the constellations in the sky that her dad has taught her. The cover gives a great hint of more to come. I highly recommend this amazing picture book.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Leah Ann Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This beautifully written and illustrated book by Rebecca Wheeler was fun and informative. Loved how you could learn about constellations and yoga. Such a sweet story of a father and daughter’s time together. Definitely recommend this book.

[Emily Peace Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Daddy Shows Me the Sky is a heartwarming story about a father and daughter's bond. I love how it combines yoga practice with science. It is not only a beautiful story, but a wonderful lesson in astronomy. I highly recommend this book by Rebecca Wheeler for children of all ages.

[Ninon · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enchanting book full of love, astronomy, and yoga. My granddaughter used it to put stars on her bedroom wall. I gifted it to a yogi friend's great-granddaughter. So much to love.

[Shannon]

Such a fun book about a bond between a daughter and dad who love to look at the stars.