Sara Gillingham

The Ancient Constellations
-The Zodiac
-Myths & Legends
The Modern Constellations
-Animals and People
-Objects and Symbols
Sky Maps and other resources

Beautiful use of spot color (navy, turquoise, white, and gold) shows each constellation's position in the sky, with the stars in white and the picture in turquoise and gold. Each constellation has information about where it's located, how to find it, stories and myths associated with it, and the brightest star in it.

A few "star stories" make for an excellent bedtime for little ones.

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Re-read May/June 2021… (more)

Gillingham, S., & Siminovich, L. (2009). In my tree. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books.
This book is most appropriate for toddlers. This book is about a little owl who takes notice of the activities and objects around him. The book is structured so that the owl is a puppet which children can play with throughout reading the book. The vivid illustrations and proposed actions of the owl make it an interactive read for children. In the end, even though the owl observes things independently, he is happy to be living with his family in his tree.… (more)