Bright Star, Night Star

by Karl Beckstrand

FBT review:

Discover *Bright Star, Night Star* by award‑winning indie author Karl Beckstrand – a beautifully illustrated, STEM‑inspired picture eBook for curious kids (ages 4–9). Follow a Native American child on a night‑sky adventure through moons, meteors, constellations, and galaxies, with simple astronomy woven into a soothing bedtime poem.

Perfect for parents and teachers seeking standout indie children’s books beyond the usual bestseller lists, this title offers rich vocabulary, tongue twisters, a constellation‑finding activity, and online extras and lesson plans. With vibrant art by Luis F. Sanz and joyful multicultural characters, *Bright Star, Night Star* is an engaging choice for your next read‑aloud eBook and an ideal introduction to stargazing and science.

Publisher Description:

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the wonders of the cosmos with this award-winning picture book.Join a Native American child on the STEM adventure of the universe—explore the magic of moons, meteors, constellations, and galaxies together!Bedtime peace. The perfect way to introduce young minds to our solar system and beyond (ages 4 – 9, Pre-K – 4th grade), kids love the star-gazing activity and the challenge of distinguishing between planets and stars. With captivating images and engaging language, Bright Star Night Star inspires young readers to develop a lifelong love for astronomy. Online SECRETS and glossaryConstellation finding activityTongue twistersFirst Nations/American Indian charactersDon’t miss this kids’ science book with rich illustrations of the night sky and heavenly bodies by Spanish illustrator Luis F. Sanz (Why Juan Can’t Sleep: A Funny Mystery) that aid vocabulary comprehension. 400 read-aloud words by best-selling author and college media instructor Karl Beckstrand (find all 60 of his multiracial books today)."Guides readers into a world that is eye-opening and page-turning!" - UP Authors (2014 cover design award winner)Discover Monument Valley and expose your child to the starry skies (and a little astrophysics) tonight! Get it in the all-in-one educational book, 4 Career Books for Kids: The Bridge of the Golden Wood: A Parable on How to Earn a Living Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm Great Cape o’ Colors – Capa de coloresIncludes online EXTRAS, free ebooks, and classroom lesson plans: KidsWorldBooks (worldwide rights under the sun © 2014), libraries, and space book distributors.LOOK inside! 8.5"x8.5", 30-page children’s poem/astronomy book for girls/boys to grow up on. School/homeschool ESL/ELL/ESOL/ESE. No AI, CRT, gender, or orientation discussions—just happy multicultural fun! LCCN: 2013913403; JNF051040, JUV011040, JUV036000, JUV010000, JUV020000, JUV054000, GAM020000; YNNZ, YPMP51; ISBN Hard: 978-0985398880, ISBN Soft: 978-0615856155 (ebook ISBN: 978-1310128097)

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