Henry's Stars

ISBN: 0399171169

Author: Elliot, David

Condition: New

The stars take shape in this adorable companion to Henry's Map!One beautiful evening on the farm, Henry stares up at the sky. As he looks from star to star, they seem to form a picture. He sees it! A great big starry pig! Henry cant wait to show his friends. Yet instead of seeing the Great Pigs ears, legs, and curly tail, the sheep see a woolly body . . . the Great Sheep! Abigail sees the Great Star Cow, of course, and the chickens spot Heavenly Hens flying all over the place. Henry is frustrated. Why dont the others see what he sees?In this charming companion to Henrys Map, David Elliot explores-with gentle humor-the nature of art and perception. A perfect book for kids and adults who love to find shapes among the stars or anywhere else their imaginations may lead.Praise for Henry's Stars"Elliots watercolor and pencil illustrations seamlessly blend the realism and farce that makes this story work so well. Teachers will enjoy using this story to exemplify point of view or introduce a unit on constellations. Younger audiences will relate to Henry and delight in the predictability of his predicament. This modern-day fable deserves a place in most collections."-School Library JournalPraise for Henrys MapOne of School Library Journal's Best Books in 2013!* With appealing characters and gentle humor, this book will be a hit at storytime, or as an introduction to mapping lessons. -School Library Journal, starred review* Heres hoping for many more Henry-centric adventures. -Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewElliots barnyard animals brim with personality and emotion, matching the understated humor of this charming story. -Publishers WeeklyThis story may even inspire budding cartographers to map their own world. -Booklist