missprint_'s review against another edition
5.0
Once there was a boy and that boy loved stars very much. In fact, he could think of nothing grander than catching his own star to call his friend in How to Catch a Star (2004) by Oliver Jeffers.
Jeffers's whimsical first picture book blends easy to follow text with sharp, clean illustrations to create something remarkable. Everything about this story invites readers to stop for moment and plan their own scheme to catch that elusive star.
It's not easy to build suspense into a 32 page picture book, but Jeffers manages it. Will the boy catch the star? Will he find a friend? It's hard to say in the begining--but don't worry, everything works out in the end.
The clear, short sections of text combined with large, often full-page, illustrations make How to Catch a Star ideal for reading aloud or for early readers.
Possible Pairings: Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
Jeffers's whimsical first picture book blends easy to follow text with sharp, clean illustrations to create something remarkable. Everything about this story invites readers to stop for moment and plan their own scheme to catch that elusive star.
It's not easy to build suspense into a 32 page picture book, but Jeffers manages it. Will the boy catch the star? Will he find a friend? It's hard to say in the begining--but don't worry, everything works out in the end.
The clear, short sections of text combined with large, often full-page, illustrations make How to Catch a Star ideal for reading aloud or for early readers.
Possible Pairings: Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
2.0
I loved the illustrations, but was not a fan of the story itself.
catinthelibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Used the general theme of "not giving up" in conjunction with an "attempting world records" activity for grades 1-5.
emvsmith's review against another edition
4.0
I'm in love with these illustrations and cute little boy.
maxstark's review against another edition
5.0
I'm starting to love this series. It just simply features a narrative of fantastical bliss. My little girl loved the story and the drawings of Jeffers are simply stunning.