How to Catch a Star
How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers is a delightful picture book published by HarperCollins Children’s Books in 2005. This edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of Jeffers’s debut work, which tells the story of a boy who dreams of having a star of his own. Each night, he gazes at the stars from his bedroom window, imagining how they could play together, leading him to embark on an adventure to catch one.
Readers will find a charming narrative that explores themes of imagination and friendship, as the boy’s determination drives him to pursue his dream. The book invites young readers to engage with concepts related to space and nature, making it a fitting addition to bedtime routines. With 32 pages of beautifully illustrated content, this edition continues to inspire and entertain, reflecting the timeless appeal of Jeffers’s storytelling.
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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!
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