Gilmore Girls: At Home in Stars Hollow

by Micol Ostow, Cecilia Messina (Illustrations)

Take a walk down memory lane with the Gilmore Girls as they reminisce on the moments that made Stars Hollow the perfect home for a young mother and daughter. Full-color illustrations as charming as the town square, and sweet memories appropriate for fans of all ages, bring the Gilmore Girls to a new generation.

Lorelai and Rory recall when they first arrived in Stars Hollow in search of a welcoming home and community. In this delightfully illustrated picture book, pivotal moments in Lorelai’s and Rory’s lives are revisited. See the sweet potting shed behind the Independence Inn where the Girls made their home, experience how Rory and Lane first met, and celebrate the seasons with the whole community of Stars Hollow.

THE GILMORE GIRLS’ FAVORITE Learn for the first time how Lorelai and Rory were embraced by the town of Stars Hollow

FOR FANS OF ALL The memories of a young mother and her daughter seeking a welcoming home and community are depicted with warmth and charm appropriate for all ages

OLD FRIENDS, MEMORABLE Filled with fan-favorite characters including Miss Patty, Luke, Sookie, and more

BEAUTIFULLY Original full-color illustrations bring the town and residents of Stars Hollow to life like never before

FOR MOTHER’S DAY AND EVERY This book is a perfect gift for Mother’s Day or for a quiet bedtime story any night of the year

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Family, Juvenile, Graphic Novels, Pop Culture

40 pages, Hardcover

Published September 5, 2023

About the author

Micol Ostow has been writing professionally since 2004, and in that time has written and/or ghostwritten over 40 published works for young readers. She started her reign of terror with Egmont with her novel FAMILY, which Elizabeth Burns named a favorite of 2012 on her School Library Journal-syndicated blog, A Chair, a Fireplace, a Tea Cozy. Micol's graphic novel, SO PUNK ROCK (and Other Ways to Disappoint Your Mother), was named a 2009 Booklist Top Ten Arts Books for Youth Selection, a Booklist Top Ten Religion Books for Youth Selection, and a Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Teens. She received her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Her young adult horror novel, AMITY, will release from Egmont in August 2014, and her first chapter book series, LOUISE TRAPEZE, will debut in Spring 2015 from Random House.

She lives and works in Brooklyn, NY, alongside her Emmy Award-winning husband, their daughter, and a finicky French bulldog. Visit her at www.micolostow.com.

Reviews

[Alaska Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A esto me refiero con verdadera literatura.

[Peggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished watching this series for the first time (I know, I’m late to the party). This cute little book perfectly captures the relationship between Lorelai and Rory, and the lovable quirkiness of Stars Hollow.

[Estíbaliz Montero Iniesta · Rating 4 out of 5]

YOUTUBE / INSTAGRAM 

Vaya regalito para las fans nostálgicas de Las chicas Gilmore y que también adoramos la literatura infantil y los cuentos ilustrados.
Las ilustraciones son cuqísimas, y el nivel de detalle es fascinante. Hay un millón de guiños a cosas concretas de la serie, se nota que está hecho por fans y que se ha puesto mucho mimo.

El libro básicamente nos presenta a Lorelai y a Rory y nos hace un breve resumen de cómo era su vida antes de Stars Hollow y de cómo es su vida "presente" en este pequeño pueblecito: el café donde Luke, las cenas de los viernes con los abuelos, la glorieta del pueblo, los vecinos, los festivales...

Un pequeño recopilatorio de todos los detalles fundamentales que conforman Las chicas Gimore, su esencia plasmada en ilustraciones preciosas.

[Melissapalmer404 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gilmore Girls fans of all ages will love this picture book about life in Stars Hollow!

[Sarah Nealy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable and cozy, made me want to rewatch the show!

[Tristan Imel · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute! The illustrations are magnificent 🧡

[Lilli Immel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Es tut mir so wahnsinnig leid, dass es mir nicht gefallen hat. Ich wollte es wirklich mögen. Aber nichts an dem Buch fühlt sich "richtig" nach Stars Hollow oder Gilmore Girls an.

Ja, auf jeder Seite kommen bekannte Namen und Orte vor und ja, das Buch erzählt die grobe Vorgeschichte von Rory und Lorelai und nicht die Hauptstory der Serie. Aber irgendwie springt der Funke nicht über und der Zeichenstil kann den Charme von Stars Hollow leider überhaupt nicht einfangen. Das Buch taugt nicht mal als "Andenken" an die Serie.

Außerdem ist der Text für Kleinkinder geschrieben und am Ende ist es auch leider nicht die Kategorie von Kinderbuch, die man als Erwachsener immer noch gerne liest.

[Melinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A magical book about Stars Hallow and the two main residents, the Loreleis’. I loved all the little eater eggs in the drawings, like the pretend murdered chalk guy outside of Dozies. Very cute artwork.

[Makenzie Muñoz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Christmas kids book I got! 🤩 Love the art style, all of the little nods to the show added, love it all

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book healed me

[Alessia]

so cute! ♡

[Antonio Feitoza Gomes · Rating 5 out of 5]

No words for how beautiful this is, especially for the fans. ❤️

[Sticky Note Book Recs Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a cute book! I love how Rory’s a child in the story, but there’s so many Easter eggs of little moments throughout the pictures from all of the seasons of the show. ❤️ It’s just soooo cozy and cute, and well done!

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️ THIS BOOK WAS SO FREAKING CUTE!!! Fans of Gilmore Girls will LOVE this book. The illustrations were beautiful and even though this book served more as a prequel there were all types of fun easter eggs from the show littered throughout the book. My mom got me this book for Christmas and ughh I’m so glad she did. Even though this is a picture book I swear fans of the show won’t want to miss this. It perfectly captures the heart of the show (the relationship between lorelai and rory) and it tugs at the heartstrings (at least if you’re sensitive like me). I loved every second and reading this makes me want to jump back into the magic of the show. This is far from a cash grab and you can tell that everybody that worked on this book is a true fan of gilmore girls.

[Hilary Iris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Does a 35 year old woman need a children's picture book? Absolutely. Especially this one if they and their mom religiously watched Gilmore Girls. For me it was a bittersweet read and I'm a little misty eyed missing my mom right now. The story is sweet but the illustration is where the real love lies in this book. So many Easter eggs only an avid watcher would catch. I've no little ones of my own to read it to so I'll definitely be taking it with me to read to my nieces. Oh who am I kidding, I'll probably round up the four legged children and read it to them too!

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book in a goodreads drawing.

Do little kids watch Gilmore Girls?

This is a nice picture book detailing the origin, such as it is, of the Gilmore Girls.

I'm not sure who the audience of this book is supposed to be.

[Anne (Not of Green Gables) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn't sure if I wanted to count this tiny children's book towards my goal but it was super adorable, so here we are. I'm a big Gilmore Girls girly, and this had the perfect amount of cozy charm as the show. I would most certainly purchase as a gift for a child.

[Felicia Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute! ❤️

[Kara Kvasnicka · Rating 3 out of 5]

A guilty pleasure for diehard Gilmore Girls fans. No match, however, for the tv show that inspired it.

[Chiara Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cutest thing ever. Don't tell my child I said that.

[Charlene Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course - it’s super cute!!

[Christine55416 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet, charming return to Stars Hollow. Great illustrations hint at different episodes not mentioned in story, fun for kids and adult fans.

[ashleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished watching all the seasons of Gilmore Girls, and it has become my new favorite comfort show! This book instantly became a favorite and the illustrations/art style is so cute. 🥰

[Stephanie Reese · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute read with fantastic Easter eggs for fans of the show. I like how the beginning focuses on a young Lorelai and Rory living at the Independence Inn.

[Marty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Io amo Lorelai e Rory!
Da sempre mi fanno compagnia e mi diverto con loro ♥️

[Doris Ware · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

u know the vibes

[Silvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Illustrazioni bellissime, libro pieno di piccoli riferimenti a episodi iconici della serie, alcuni ben celati e visibili solo a un vero esperto delle ragazze Gilmore <3

[Lauren Carroll · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know it’s a kids book, but any Gilmore Girls fan of any age will love this.

[Heidi Ramsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hi, I'm Heidi, and I’m addicted to Gilmore Girls, so buckle up and let me tell you about "Gilmore Girls: At Home in Stars Hollow" by Micol Ostow, beautifully illustrated by Cecilia Messina. First off, I have to express my gratitude to Insight Editions for sending me a copy of this gem.

Now, I've been a die-hard Gilmore Girls addict since 2016, and this book? It's like a warm, familiar hug from Stars Hollow itself. For fans like me, Gilmore Girls is more than just a show; it's a cosy comfort zone, and this book captures that magic perfectly.

What I love most is that it's not just for us grown-up fans but also for the kids in our lives. It's the perfect way to introduce a new generation to the quirky charms of Stars Hollow. Even if you're not a fan of the show, you'll still find this book heartwarming and endearing.

The themes of found family and love are woven throughout the book, reminding us of the importance of these values in our lives. It's the kind of read that suits every season, from snowy winters to sunny summers.

Reading "Gilmore Girls: At Home in Stars Hollow" feels like diving into a true-to-life story about making the most of what life throws your way. This is a book to be cherished, just like the show itself.

In a nutshell, this book is all about family – the quirky, lovable, and sometimes exasperating people who make up our lives. So, go ahead, grab a copy, and let the cosy magic of Stars Hollow embrace you.