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Awww, this picture book is so sweet and perfect for a nighttime routine. Before bed, Mama Cat takes her kitten for a walk. Kitten has a lot of questions, like how big the world is and who owns it. The pictures are very sweet too
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

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How Far Are The Stars follows the journey of a mama cat and her kitten who is curious about seeing the world outside. Mama cat takes them for a short walk through the yard while her curious kitten asks questions about the universe.

This is perfect to read to toddlers and young children who are curious about how the world works. One part even explains how the world spins and gives us night and day, which is think kids would love since that was my favorite part.
The illustrations accompanying the story are cute, which allows children to follow along the story with the visuals.

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A sweet picture book perfect for families or emerging readers.

How Far are the Stars follows an inquisitive kitten and their mama cat. The kitten is bursting with questions about the world and all of the things they can see. Mama cat humors them and answers all their big wide questions as they move through their garden.

As far as picture books go, this one was more on the wordy side, perfect for a story time cuddled up in bed or a new reader ready for a challenge. The words are a perfect combination of simple and repetitive while also introducing new and more challenging vocabulary.

The illustrations were beautiful, and I loved the change from night to day that shows the journey the two cats take through their day. While the book follows little cat and mama cat, it introduces other animals: the neighbor’s dog, a wiggly worm, and burrowing rats. There’s a lot of imagery and movement in each of the illustrations that give kids plenty to look at and take in.

Overall, this is a delightfully, cutesy mom and little one story that’s sure to touch the hearts of parents with their own curious littles.

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This story follow a curious kitten that wants to understand the world. From knowing how big things are to how vast the world is. It's an adorable way to start the discussion of Earth, space and the sky. My two year old, loves the stars and his kitties, and I know he'll love this!

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I loved this book and so did my kids. It's a touch long but the illustrations are stunning and the book has a lovely message and it was easily digestible for the kids.

I received this title as an eARC and I attest that I am leaving my review voluntarily and honestly.

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How Far Are the Stars is a sweet story following a momma cat and her baby. The illustrations are so colorful and detailed. The story focuses on a curious kitten and their questions about how big the world is, This book is perfect for children with big imaginations and parents that want to encourage their children to think about life beyond their surroundings.

I received an ARC from Publisher Spotlight | Floris Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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A sweet, heartwarming story of a mama cat and her baby travelling near their home. The kitten has many questions about the world (How big is it? Where is it? Who owns it?) as well as many imaginative possible answers. Mama cat dutifully answers these questions and more, showing the kitten just how much they're a part of the world -- and how much of the world lives inside of them, as well.

All in all, this is a lovely story with beautiful illustrations. Perfect for the kiddo with a lot of imagination!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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How Far Are the Stars is a sweet picture about a young kitten and their mother. The kitten has so many questions about the world around them and the mother helps explain just how big the earth is. The constant questions will feel very familiar to parents of young kiddos. The pacing is good and the illustrations show the movement throughout the story. It is a calm read and would be good for.m bedtime.

Thanks to Floris Books and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.

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