You are Younger than a Star

Snuggle up with your little star and pore over the pages of this beautiful book, filled with nature's delights.Admire the huge blue whale as it moves through the vast ocean, and cherish the trail of tiny bubbles that it leaves in its wake. Then visit the busy forest; find the silent sloth hanging motionless from a branch, and follow the busy hummingbird as it flies between the trees. Turn the pages and explore each scene together. How does your little one compare to nature's wonders? Are they bigger than a bubble and smaller than a whale? Are they as still as a sloth or as busy as a hummingbird?Gentle, lyrical text flows from page to page, taking little ones on a magical journey to explore who they are and how they compare to the world around them. Paired with fun, child-friendly facts, such as where to find the world's highest mountain, how many beetles live on our planet, and how old stars are compared to a child, this book will satisfy your child's natural curiosity and so much more.Nature can teach us so much about ourselves so turn the pages, explore the natural world, and help your little one find their sense of place."Amongst the fascinating nuggets of information on the natural world, Katherine Haligan weaves magic and wisdom throughout the pages of this beautiful book. Sofia O'Conor's delicate and light artwork swirls across the pages, filling them with detail to be pored over again and again. To quote Katherine,'You are simple, you are complex'And so is this lovely book." - Jake Biggin, award-winning illustrator and author.

Product details

• Authors: Katherine Halligan, Halligan Katherine
• Assisted by: Sophia O’Connor (Illustration)
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 02.10.2025
• EAN: 9780241694527
• ISBN: 978-0-241-69452-7
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Emotions & Feelings, People & places (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General, Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Natural history (Children's/Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Places / General