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lagobond's review against another edition
4.0
Just like its companion [b:Zoo In the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations|1016645|Zoo In the Sky A Book of Animal Constellations|Jacqueline Mitton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347391705l/1016645._SX50_.jpg|1002769], this is a ridiculously beautiful book. The colorful and detailed illustrations, the shining silver stars, the elegant borders... just lovely. Unlike the soothing Zoo in the Sky, these stories are rather dramatic and violent, but that's a given with Greek mythology.
As I mentioned in my review for Zoo in the Sky, I would prefer for the text to not be set against a white background, because I find the white jarring against the night sky illustrations. But that's a minor quibble.
As I mentioned in my review for Zoo in the Sky, I would prefer for the text to not be set against a white background, because I find the white jarring against the night sky illustrations. But that's a minor quibble.
tooamy's review against another edition
4.0
This National Geographic book explains the Greek names of many of the constellations.
yvonneiswriting's review against another edition
5.0
The illustrations that covered this book were stunning I can't handle it.
pussreboots's review against another edition
4.0
Once Upon a Starry Night by Jacqueline Mitton was one of the books I chose for an astronomy themed project last semester. The goal was to come up with twelve age appropriate books on a certain topic. In this case the age range was ages 5 to 8 which by itself ended up being extremely difficult. I don't plan on reviewing every single book from the project but Mitton's book was one of my favorites.
Once Upon a Starry Night is an introduction to the lesser known constellations. It's a companion book two others: Zodiac, which covers the twelve best known constellations, and Zoo in the Sky, which covers the animal constellations.
Mitton provides short, easy to read summaries of the stories behind each of the constellations included in the book. Where appropriate she includes hints on pronunciation.
What makes this book though are Christina Balit's illustrations. They remind me of Roman mosaics. The stars are done with a gold foil and really catch the eye.
Once Upon a Starry Night is an introduction to the lesser known constellations. It's a companion book two others: Zodiac, which covers the twelve best known constellations, and Zoo in the Sky, which covers the animal constellations.
Mitton provides short, easy to read summaries of the stories behind each of the constellations included in the book. Where appropriate she includes hints on pronunciation.
What makes this book though are Christina Balit's illustrations. They remind me of Roman mosaics. The stars are done with a gold foil and really catch the eye.
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