Touch the Brightest Star
Touch the Brightest Star by Christie Matheson is an illustrated bedtime story published by HarperCollins on May 26, 2015. This 40-page book offers a gentle journey from sunset to sunrise, showcasing the magic of the nighttime sky in a way that is accessible to even the youngest children. Through interactive elements, the story invites children to engage with the narrative, making nighttime feel less intimidating and more enchanting.
Readers will find a beautifully illustrated experience featuring lush watercolors and cut-paper collage that enhances the storytelling. The book encourages imagination and play, allowing children to wave goodbye to the sun, press fireflies, and make wishes on stars. With its soothing rhythm and interactive components, Touch the Brightest Star provides a unique bedtime experience that can vary with each reading, making it a delightful addition to any child’s nighttime routine.
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This interactive bedtime story proves nighttime isn’t scary at all. The gentle journey from sunset to sunrise shows even the youngest children the magic of the nighttime sky—and lets them make magic happen! A companion to the popular and acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree.
What happens while you’re sleeping? With lush, beautiful watercolors and cut-paper collage, Christie Matheson reveals the magic of the nighttime sky, using the same kinds of toddler-perfect interactive elements as her acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree. Wave good-bye to the sun, gently press the firefly, make a wish on a star, rub the owls on their heads, and . . . shhhh. No two readings of this book will be the same. That along with the gentle, soothing rhythm, makes Touch the Brightest Star a bedtime winner—no matter how many times you and your child read it.
“This exploration of the world at night should be inviting to even the very youngest children, who will also enjoy its imagination-fueled and child-powered interactivity.”—The Horn Book
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