Star Stories

For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe.

This stunning book brings together a selection of these legends from all over the world - from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India and the South Pacific. Written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Andy Wilx, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.

About the author

Anita Ganeri (Author)
Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author, having won the Geographical Association Silver Award and the Blue Peter Award for the Best Book with Facts.

Andy Wilx (Illustrator)
Andy Wilx is an artist, designer and illustrator from the UK. Drawing inspiration from the patterns he sees in the natural world and his use of silver and gold, gives Andy a unique artwork style that crosses William Morris with illuminated manuscripts.

Summary

For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. This stunning book brings together a selection of these legends from all over the world - from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India and the South Pacific.

Foreword

A collection of constellation and sky stories from cultures around the world, beautifully brought to life with striking gilt artwork.

Report

For thousands of years people have looked up at the stars and been inspired to tell epic stories of gods and goddesses, monsters and heroes. This beautifully illustrated book brings together a selection of some of these stories from around the world. Minitravellers

Product details

• Authors: Anita Ganeri, Anita (Freelance Author) Ganeri
• Assisted by: Andy Wilx (Illustration), Star Stories Andy Wilx (Illustration)
• Publisher: Templar Publishing
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 9
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.09.2018
• EAN: 9781787410305
• ISBN: 978-1-78741-030-5
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 248 mm x 277 mm x 14 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Short Stories, FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General, Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Short stories (Children's / Teenage), Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)