A Way to the Stars
David Almond author Gill Smith illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:2nd Nov '23
£12.99
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An enchanting and heart-warming story between a father and son, that will make you want to reach for stars.
Joe wants to find a way to the stars. With the help of his dad, he builds a ladder, a tower, even a rocket to go up, up, up… Oh no! Crash, bang, wallop! What next?
Together, the pair jump on pogo sticks and build sheds to paint their dreams and find a way. An uplifting and magical tale of sky-high courage, imagination and the bond between father and son that will make your heart soar. Written by internationally acclaimed author David Almond and brought to glorious life by award-winning illustrator Gill Smith in their first collaboration.
For a soaring story of the loving bond between parent and child, A Way to the Stars… is sheer delight. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *
There aren’t enough books celebrating the relationship between fathers and sons, so this magical story… is a very welcome addition… Gently funny, emotionally warm, this is a reminder of how important the bond between parent and child can be. * Daily Mail *
Almond… has been producing wildly imaginative picture books for young readers for many years… A Way to the Stars is a charming story about the bond between a father and son… This is an ode to faith and familial love. * The Big Issue *
A magical and uplifting picture book that explores the bond between a father and son. * Books for Keeps *
If you want a story to show resilience, then this A Way to the Stars is the go-to book! * ReadingZone *
ISBN: 9781529506655
Dimensions: 290mm x 220mm x 10mm
Weight: 200g
32 pages