How to Catch a Star

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A story about possibilities and disappointments with a triumphant ending, all of which Jeffers captures through the beautifully expressive changing moods of his little boy.

After a few failed attempts, and just as he is ready to give up, he learns that sometimes things aren't where, or what, they seem.Not sure how to explain it best: the prose is so nicely paced and there's a really good ratio of illustrations to words (more pictures than words), yet there's still a proper narrative to the book. It has wonderful illustrations and text which both hold the attention of the children and from which they can follow independently after listening to the story. The children in my setting loved the story, they are big fans of the nursery rhyme Twinkle twinkle little star, so I knew they would be interested in this. An inspirational tale of reaching for the stars and emerging with a friend, this wonderful board book by Oliver Jeffers would make the perfect gift for either the newborn, or an older sibling.

Update: have seen some more of this author's work for slightly older children and appreciate the illustrations and the quirky style a bit better now.It is an easy, quick read and I’d say Early years children would enjoy it mostly but it would also make a great book for young readers too. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. Oliver Jeffers is known for his award-winning picture books, which have been translated into over 30 languages.

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. Finally, just when the boy is ready to give up, he learns that sometimes things aren't where, or what, we expect them to be. This is a magical, beautifully illustrated tale about reaching for dreams… Adults tend to think of waiting as tedious, but the magic of this book is that it understands waiting as children wait - alert, apprehensive and using their imaginations. He is also well known for his illustration and artwork, and his distinctive paintings have been exhibited in galleries worldwide.

And I don't think I would have been as lucky as finding someone "small and still curious about the world" like she had. His outstanding talent has been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize Gold Award. I will get through it, and when I do, I'll make sure to treasure every memory I have of them and tell myself that they are not truly dead, because they'll live long in the memories I have of them. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. An inspirational story of a boy who loved the stars so much, he decided to catch one of his very own.