Another adventure begins in this book in the Stella and Sam series as the pair explores the wonders of the natural world. A vast luminous sky, the sun, the stars and the rising moon form the backdrop for their nocturnal expedition. As they encounter raccoons, fireflies, tree frogs and bats, Sam wonders if the moon can swim, if the sun wears pajamas or if he can catch shooting stars with his butterfly net. Stella, as always, has an answer for every question.
Marie-Louise Gay's whimsical prose and enchanting illustrations capture the joys of young children making their first discoveries of the world around them.
Another adventure begins in this book in the Stella and Sam series as the pair explores the wonders of the natural world. A vast luminous sky, the sun, the stars and the rising moon form the backdrop for their nocturnal expedition. As they encounter raccoons, fireflies, tree frogs and bats, Sam wonders if the moon can swim, if the sun wears pajamas or if he can catch shooting stars with his butterfly net. Stella, as always, has an answer for every question.
Marie-Louise Gay's whimsical prose and enchanting illustrations capture the joys of young children making their first discoveries of the world around them.
| Published By | Groundwood Books Ltd — Jul 9, 2004 |
| Specifications | 32 pages | 9.3 in x 9.3 in 32 pages | 9 in x 9 in |
| Keywords | Nature & the Natural World; Family; Siblings; award winner; |
| Written By |
MARIE-LOUISE GAY is an internationally acclaimed children's book creator. She has won two Governor General’s Literary Awards, the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children’s Literature and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She has also been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Her popular Stella and Sam series has been translated into more than fifteen languages and is loved by children all over the world. She lives in Montreal, Quebec. |
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MARIE-LOUISE GAY is an internationally acclaimed children's book creator. She has won two Governor General’s Literary Awards, the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children’s Literature and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She has also been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Her popular Stella and Sam series has been translated into more than fifteen languages and is loved by children all over the world. She lives in Montreal, Quebec. |
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MARIE-LOUISE GAY is an internationally acclaimed children's book creator. She has won two Governor General’s Literary Awards, the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children’s Literature and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She has also been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Her popular Stella and Sam series has been translated into more than fifteen languages and is loved by children all over the world. She lives in Montreal, Quebec. |
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MARIE-LOUISE GAY is an internationally acclaimed children's book creator. She has won two Governor General’s Literary Awards, the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children’s Literature and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She has also been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Her popular Stella and Sam series has been translated into more than fifteen languages and is loved by children all over the world. She lives in Montreal, Quebec. |
| Audience | ages 2 to 5 / grades P to K |
| Reading Levels | Lexile AD460L |
Short-listed, Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award, 2005
Winner, Alvine-Bélisle Award, 2005
Short-listed, Governor General's Literary Awards: Illustration, 2004
Long-listed, SYRCA Shining Willow Award, 2005
Long-listed, OLA Blue Spruce Award, 2006
Commended, CCBC Our Choice, 2005
Commended, CLA Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award (Honor Book), 2005
“…the whimsical illustrations are gorgeously animated and colourful, and Stella and Sam's charming stream-of-consciousness chat strikes a buoyant note… Pure delight.” —Quill & Quire
“Gay has once again perfectly captured the distinct wonder of childhood…” —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“Just like her text, Gay's illustrations are fun as well as poignant.” —Resource Links
“This is a quiet star of a story that works well either as a group read-aloud or as a bedtime treasure to share one-on-one.” —School Library Journal
“Marie-Louise Gay's watercolor illustrations are accomplished, visually soothing, and convey the endearing ethereality of small children.” —Books in Canada
“Stella, Princess of the Sky is exactly what a picture book should be - a perfect blend of picture and text that will have both parent and child entranced.” —Today's Parent
“Detailed illustrations capture the blues and grays of dusk and night, while the children are portrayed in brighter colors.” —Book Links