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armontheroad's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Cute little children's book about a boy who really wants to catch a star. It was adorable. The ending gave me a good chuckle!
dimitrasbooks's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
2.0
I loved the illustrations, but was not a fan of the story itself.
libraryjen's review
4.0
Beautiful story about perseverance and not giving up on your dreams. However, you have to be open to new possibilities, as well.
wordnerd153's review
4.0
Quirky story with enchanting watercolor illustrations about a very determined little boy. I like that the ending can be interpreted in different ways.
ellalouise99's review
5.0
A beautiful book about a little boy who tries to catch a star. There is confusion around seeing stars in the daytime, reflections and star fish, all of which would provide great opportunities for discussion. These could link to science by looking at day and night and how the stars are still there we just can’t see them, as well as reflections. The illustrations are lovely and really make the book. I’d read the story with FS and KS1 children.
rosasouki's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
clss97's review
3.0
At the moment, researching the relevance of picture books in a modern world and how they introduce young people to reading has been really intriguing to me. Particularly after I came across this series which sparked the idea for my project. Space is becoming an increasingly popular theme in picture books as was this case with this particular text. But what was refreshing was how it was used as a back story and not as the true aim. It was pleasant to come across a story which places value upon home and revealing how sometimes, we miss the most what we don't realise we have until it is gone.
Additionally, it is wonderful to be made to feel curious. As adults picture books lose place in our lives and it is rare we return to them again unless in the guise of a comic book or graphic novel. But it can have real merit to return to such brightly coloured pages. As Davinci said, in order to keep our minds in their best forms, we must retain some of the child we were in our manner of thinking. The boy is curious and his star may not be the star he set out for initially, but he gained it through his own curiosity and that is quite something. This is a book for everyone, adults and children alike, who want to remain dreamers and who want to be curious - to learn about the world outside the window.
Additionally, it is wonderful to be made to feel curious. As adults picture books lose place in our lives and it is rare we return to them again unless in the guise of a comic book or graphic novel. But it can have real merit to return to such brightly coloured pages. As Davinci said, in order to keep our minds in their best forms, we must retain some of the child we were in our manner of thinking. The boy is curious and his star may not be the star he set out for initially, but he gained it through his own curiosity and that is quite something. This is a book for everyone, adults and children alike, who want to remain dreamers and who want to be curious - to learn about the world outside the window.