How The Stars Came To Be (Hardback)

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Bronnie is so lovely with the boys and we also felt that having a man enthusing about the books set a great example. It tells her to place each shard into the night sky, where it will twinkle and glow, so that the fisherman will always have light to guide him home safely. A beautifully designed, deluxe edition of Poonam Mistry's CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal shortlisted children’s book, with a newly illustrated cover printed on a satin silk finish book cloth, with gold detailing and edges.

Since the main idea in most folklore pieces is clear and focused, this could be used in a grade like third grade when they are just beginning to refine their comprehension strategies. Her style incorporates her love of nature and her Indian roots and explores the relationships between pattern, shapes and colour. There are sparking stars, shimmering pieces of fabric, and flowing locks of hair carefully placed on the pages. The distinctive patterns in her illustrations which are both bold and delicate, and her colour palette of deep shades of blue threaded with gold, yellow and bronze, complement the story perfectly. When she chases after him he throws the stars to the sky placing them imperfectly unlike her placements.As well as this, although not accurate, this story would be very helpful for discussing the variety of stories and explanations there are for the origins of the earth and other celestial bodies. This book should be introduced for this genre because it is a perfect example of folklore with images that seem to fit the way that the story is told, making it easier to understand. In the upper grades of third through fifth, this would be more suitable as a read aloud but it could also be used for independent reading. Accompanied with incredibly stunning and intricate illustrations, this picture book would make a great addition to the bedtime routine. Yourself and Bob are much cherished in our booky world and I personally really appreciate everything that you do.

This beautifully illustrated story gives us a new folk tale, and a new way to look up at the night sky. She graduated in 2010 with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration from the University of Hertfordshire. It seems that we can step upon each magical mosaic piece of the sky beneath which the fisherman’s daughter waits and creates. Another idea to use in the classroom related to this text would be to identify the main idea and use supporting details to explain it.You guys are such a force for good and I am a passionate supporter of Indie booksellers, so I'm so happy this worked out well (I'd love to know how many books were sold if you have it to hand - it felt like quite a lot! When the sun finds her sobbing one night, he takes one of his rays and shatters it onto the ground, creating the stars and giving the girl the task of putting them into the dark night sky. Poonam Mistry’s illustrations in You’re Safe With Me and You’re Snug With Me drew justifiable acclaim. How the Stars Came To Be is about the story of a Fisherman's daughter who was worried about her father when the moon was not in the sky.