How to catch a star

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Celebrate the 20th anniversary of world-renowned illustrator Oliver Jeffers's debut picture book, the much-loved How to Catch a Star!

There once was a boy who loved stars so much that he wished he had one of his very own. Every night he watched the stars in the sky from his bedroom window and dreamed of how he could be their friend and how they could play hide-and-go-seek together.

So, one day, he decided to set about catching a star of his very own...

The publication of How to Catch a Star in 2004 heralded the arrival of a captivating new talent on the picture book scene. Twenty years later the magical story of the boy and the star continues to inspire readers around the world.

A beautiful new edition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this phenomenally popular modern classic!

"If only all picture books could be this good" Bookseller

Reviews provided by Syndetics

School Library Journal Review

PreS-K-In this whimsical picture book, a young stargazer decides he wants to catch a star. He ventures out at sunrise since he believes the stars will be "tired from being up in the sky all night." He waits all day, only to see one at sunset. The many schemes he concocts prove ineffective, and the sad child heads home along the beach. When he sees a sea star washed up on the sand, he is happy at last to have a star of his own. While the boy's original plan is counterintuitive, the rest of his schemes hold true for what a young child might dream up. The stylized watercolor cartoons are droll and lighthearted, resonating well with the tone of the story. Pair this with Kevin Henkes's Kitten's First Full Moon (Greenwillow, 2004) to share some nighttime adventures at storytime.-Rachel G. Payne, Brooklyn Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

PreS-Gr. 2. Oliver is a young boy who loves stars and wants one for himself. But no matter how high he reaches, the stars he chooses are out of reach. The seagull can't help him; perhaps a rocket ship might. Even when it appears that a star has fallen into the water, Oliver finds he's only grasping at a reflection. Jeffers uses a panoply of geometric figures (Oliver's head is ball, trees are lines topped with circles and decorated with squares) colored in jewel tones to tell the story. Although the pictures are spare, they have a haunting quality and much child appeal. Kids will like the end of the story, as well: Oliver finds a starfish on the beach that satisfies his longing. --Ilene Cooper Copyright 2004 Booklist

Horn Book Review

A boy who loves stars decides to catch ""one of his very own."" But star catching turns out to be more difficult than he expects+especially since he begins at sunrise. Brightly colored illustrations effectively convey the protagonist's emotions in this thoughtful tale. However, with more philosophy than action, the slow-moving plot may not hold the attention of preschoolers. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.