It's off to space and tons of facts and information as the night sky unveils its secrets and invites readers to gaze and find.

These pages dive into the constellations and star-gazing, giving tons of facts on each page the entire way through. The illustrations are bright and bold, making each moment visually clear to aide readers, not only in understanding the information, but to assist them when they turn to the sky themselves and hunt for the various things mentioned. The text flows very well and keeps everything interesting despite the large amount of information. It encompasses a vast variety of directions to make a well-rounded read, which offers not only known facts but some new tidbits, too.

Unlike many star-gazing books for kids, these pages also dive into the mythology surrounding various constellations. Not only the traditional legends are addressed, but the author includes other tales, which stem from indigenous tribes as well.

It's an interesting read, which is sure to grab star fans and send them outdoors to see what they can discover. It works well as an addition to a classroom or in smaller settings at home or even for homeschoolers.

5 stars
There's some really great comprehensive space facts, and this kids' guide goes through some of the best places and times to view certain constellations and stars. I like the little "pro-tip" boxes that pop up throughout the book and point out cool things to pick out visually with your binoculars or telescope when looking at certain areas of the sky. I also appreciate that the author has taken the time to include various other historical mythologies of the constellations in the night sky rather that being seen through our narrow lens of typical Western history. My favourite chapter was the one on astronomical events, especially since we just had an amazing total lunar eclipse (through this part of North America) that happened earlier this summer!

I wanted to read this to see if it might be a good buy for my nephew who is basically a budding astrophysicist. He's obsessed with black and white holes, constellations and star formations, and anything to do with moons (Earth's own included). Having read all the way through this, I can guarantee my nephew is absolutely going to love this book! So count me in for buying a copy now that's it available for sale.

Thanks to NetGalley, author John A. Read, and Sourcebook Kids for providing me with a free digital advanced readers copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own and provided voluntarily.

This is a great book full of so much knowledge. I will definitely buy this book. You could read this to a younger child or have an older child read it. Great pictures.

This book is definitely for older kids. It is very long and super inclusive of all things night. I love that it has lots of different constellations with the pattern and the drawing behind it to help kids see. When my kid is older I would love to have this on my shelf for him.

What a great guide to have when learning about the night sky! And it gives Pluto the respect it deserves, while still correctly listing it as a dwarf planet.

This is one of the better constellation guides for kids, in my opinion, and I love that it addresses that different tribes/cultures have different associations for some constellations. It's so obvious when I think about it but had never occurred to me before!

The pacing is fast enough to keep my kids engaged while still flowing through a substantial amount of information. Really well formatted and I appreciate the recommended reading and glossary in the back of the book.

My son loves everything about the sky at night and this book was perfect for us. This was a very easy to use guide that even at 5 years old. We really loved reading this together and learning more about the stars and the night sky. He was so excited to discover the constellations and found his favorite, the Dragon. I really loved the detail of this book. The illustrations on a black background really set the mood for the night sky. We can’t wait to get our telescope and see what we can discover with our guide.
We received this as an ebook ARC and it has become a favorite for my son. We can’t wait to get it for our home library and we want one for his friend to have as well. It makes the perfect gift for any space and sky lover in your life. It would also be great for using in an early childhood classroom and elementary school. Enjoy this with your family.
A million stars for this book.

⭐️ As a child, I loved gazing at the night sky, searching for constellations. The Big Dipper and Little Dipper were the extent of my knowledge but finding them was always a thrill! A book like this would have helped me learn even more about the night sky.

🔭 Readers will discover the wonders of stargazing, constellations, and various astronomical events like eclipses, meteor showers, comets, and auroras. You’ll also learn about planets, moons, and more! Plus, there’s a section on how to use a telescope at the back of the book. It’s packed with essential information for any budding astronomer.

🌔 The book’s stunning illustrations are detailed and beautiful, making the learning experience even more enjoyable.

☄️ This is a must-have for any middle grade science classroom!

Thank you @netgalley and @sourcebookskids for an eARC of this book, which I have read and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

This book might be titled, "A Kid's Guide to the Night Sky," but we two mamas learned a thing or two as well! What an easy-to-use reference book overflowing with explanations and infographics about stargazing, constellations, the planets in our solar system, our moon, and so much more! The glossary in the back is also a helpful tool when your Littles ask pointed questions about something in space. We don't consider ourselves avid campers, but this book makes us wanna hop in the car and drive until the only light for miles comes to us from millions of miles away!

I cannot give enough praise for this book. I love educational reads for the kids, especially when I am learning myself. The depictions are great for allowing the littles (2 and 5 years old) to understand what is being discussed and allow them to engage and ask questions. We then are able to go out and try to look and see what we can find. I love the fact that it gives you a list of what you can use to enhance the view of somethings, but there are so many things to see in the night sky without any tools. My girls are teaching their cousins about things we are reading and there is nothing that can make a mommy happier than to hear their kids teach things they have learned to others.

Once this is published, I plan on purchasing a physical copy for our family vacations. Usually they are to somewhere more remote so the night sky is easier to see. This allows for us to have an activity to do with the kids before winding down for bed that they can look forward to. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Thank you NetGalley, John Read, and SOURCEBOOK Kids for allowing my family to review.

This book is chock full of details regarding the constellations, planets, and everything else you can think of!
The authors wrote this in such a way as to condense the information in a way that’s much simpler for kids and parents to grasp. The images correlate to what you’d see stargazing vs what ancient people named them. There are numerous ideas on how to use this book - even in the dark. A very important book that should be in every kids’ library.
I received a free copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

A wonderful introduction to the night sky. It’s not just for kids it’s a great introduction for anyone. As an adult who could not point out a single constellation or find the north star I learned a lot too. Easy to follow and. with clear illustrations my niece was soon directing me where to look as we studied the night sky while drinking hot chocolate. She was very enthusiastic and very excited to be allowed to stay up late to watch the skies. Highly recommended for anyone wishing to learn about the solar system and identify stars.

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