bardicbramley's review against another edition
4.0
The illustrations in this are beyond stunning!
It reminds me of a mix of traditional art from different cultures: I can see Indian Mehndi style influences, patterns that resemble West African cloth, and details on the animals that remind be of Australian Indigenous art also.
I'm an absolute sucker for traditional tales from around the world, and to see new tales that carry those same feelings so beautifully is rare. I like how it mixes modern understanding of the world (the stars literally being tiny suns for example) with common tropes of traditional folklore, such as the mischievous monkey.
This book would be a great way to compare world folklore with newer stories, just as modern variations on fairytale are used.
It reminds me of a mix of traditional art from different cultures: I can see Indian Mehndi style influences, patterns that resemble West African cloth, and details on the animals that remind be of Australian Indigenous art also.
I'm an absolute sucker for traditional tales from around the world, and to see new tales that carry those same feelings so beautifully is rare. I like how it mixes modern understanding of the world (the stars literally being tiny suns for example) with common tropes of traditional folklore, such as the mischievous monkey.
This book would be a great way to compare world folklore with newer stories, just as modern variations on fairytale are used.
cathyp72's review against another edition
5.0
As so many others here have already said, this is a stunning picture book. The illustrations are so vibrant and beautifully woven together with the relatively simple story of a girl placing stars in the sky to guide her father home. Each page is rich with detail and there are some amazing spreads, my favourite, one with all the animal shapes in the stars she has placed. It all works perfectly to create a visually absorbing fable.
pinkcait's review against another edition
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0