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mpplys's review
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
4.0
A unique take on a bedtime, "afraid of the dark" story. In this case our MC has trouble falling asleep because they are always thinkin about the vastness of the universe, and its size makes them feel small and makes it hard to sleep. To combat this, dad takes them out for a night of camping under the stars out in the desert and encourages the kiddo to name the stars to make them more familiar, like friends--and they fall asleep peacefully. There's a lot of great stuff happening here...father/child relationship, getting out in nature, highlighting a desert landscape that I feel like we don't see as often in children's books, and some desert facts along the way. Jessica Love's watercolor art isn't necessarily my favorite, but its softness fit the tone of the story. -SKB
kindredbooks's review
3.0
I received a copy of A Bed of Stars by Jessica Love from Candlewick Press in exchange for an honest review.
Bedtime and the night can be scary for some children and in this story, a young child expresses these fears. Dad decides to help out by going out on a camping trip where the two discover the magic and joys of nature - even in the nighttime. Surrounded by nature and the night sky full of stars, the two are able to bond and discover more about themselves and their place in the world.
Bedtime and the night can be scary for some children and in this story, a young child expresses these fears. Dad decides to help out by going out on a camping trip where the two discover the magic and joys of nature - even in the nighttime. Surrounded by nature and the night sky full of stars, the two are able to bond and discover more about themselves and their place in the world.
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