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If you look up at the sky on a dark night, what do you see? There's a whole universe staring back at you. In the company of Felicity the cat, discover the phases of the moon, the constellations, and how to spot the Northern Lights and the Milky Way.
This beautiful, fun book will introduce you to the beauty of the night sky and show you the stars like you've never seen them before.
This beautiful, fun book will introduce you to the beauty of the night sky and show you the stars like you've never seen them before.
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Published January 1, 2020
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43 books3 followersStuart has been writing and editing books about astronomy and space for almost 30 years. He is a public outreach educator living in Kendal, Cumbria.
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November 7, 2022
Labai paprastai, bet informatyviai parašyta knygelė vaikams (ir ne tik) apie kosmosą, kurią rekomenduoja patys astronomai (tikrąja ta žodžio prasme, nes kitaip nebūčiau sužinojusi apie ją). Man asmeniškai kiek nuobodu apie žvaigždynus buvo skaityt, nes ten kažkas kažką danguje įžiūrėjo kadaise ir pavadino, o aš nuoširdžiai tų dalykų nematau. O gal matyčiau kitus. Bet oh well :)
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March 3, 2021
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Labai įdomi vaikiška knyga apie naktinį dangų. Pateikiami faktai įdomūs, galima sužinoti naujų dalykų net ir suaugusiam žmogui.
Supažindina su pirmąja kate kosmose, kokios žvaigždės matomos įvairiaismetų laikais, paukščių taku, šiaurės pašvaiste ir daugelį kitų, kuriuos norisi pamatyti savo akimis.
Labai įdomi vaikiška knyga apie naktinį dangų. Pateikiami faktai įdomūs, galima sužinoti naujų dalykų net ir suaugusiam žmogui.
Supažindina su pirmąja kate kosmose, kokios žvaigždės matomos įvairiaismetų laikais, paukščių taku, šiaurės pašvaiste ir daugelį kitų, kuriuos norisi pamatyti savo akimis.
October 11, 2020
Beautiful in every possible way.
Stars and night sky have been things that always called my attention, but I never went further on learning, maybe because nobody around me was into it, so I may not have had the push. And I know I would have LOVED this book - actually I love it now too (yeah, I'm 30).
The edition of the book is one of those that make the delights of bibliophile and collectionists like me. They have take care of every possible detail and there's no corner of any page they didn't pay attention too - even the credit page! And the index is very original, creative and made like a game for kids to follow the shooting stars.
The illustrations, of course, are on the same level than the edition: cute, full of details, engaging and funny.
The text uses a style that addresses very weel to kids: a plain simple language, even when explaining specific terms. Also talks to the reader directly, giving the book- at some point- the feelling of a coversation more than a one way communication. As this may seem to be simple, but I can tell it is not.
The translation into Spanish follows the same line. But it wasn't only a translation, but I can see they've done a good job adapating the book to Spain: they have changed geographical references of the original to spots in Spain where those stars and constellations can be seen in a better way. So I understand the editors and/or translators to Spain's edition took also the care to research some, which is something to value.
Last but not least, the structure of the book is very well thought, makes sense and lets the reading flow, making of this book an actual perfect guide to introduce people (not just kids, I promise) to night sky observing.
It starts with what you need to take care of and prepare before you go out, some history of astronomy, differences among kinds of "stars" you can get with naked eye and goes to more specific things like solar system, why sky changes... the night sky in differet seasons, moon phases, eclipses and many more sky phenomena to end with some advice to go on learning and recommendations of apps.
This book, although presented as a book for kids, has everything to get introduced to astronomy and learning some simple concepts and things that remain a mistery for so many people, no matter the age.
Stars and night sky have been things that always called my attention, but I never went further on learning, maybe because nobody around me was into it, so I may not have had the push. And I know I would have LOVED this book - actually I love it now too (yeah, I'm 30).
The edition of the book is one of those that make the delights of bibliophile and collectionists like me. They have take care of every possible detail and there's no corner of any page they didn't pay attention too - even the credit page! And the index is very original, creative and made like a game for kids to follow the shooting stars.
The illustrations, of course, are on the same level than the edition: cute, full of details, engaging and funny.
The text uses a style that addresses very weel to kids: a plain simple language, even when explaining specific terms. Also talks to the reader directly, giving the book- at some point- the feelling of a coversation more than a one way communication. As this may seem to be simple, but I can tell it is not.
The translation into Spanish follows the same line. But it wasn't only a translation, but I can see they've done a good job adapating the book to Spain: they have changed geographical references of the original to spots in Spain where those stars and constellations can be seen in a better way. So I understand the editors and/or translators to Spain's edition took also the care to research some, which is something to value.
Last but not least, the structure of the book is very well thought, makes sense and lets the reading flow, making of this book an actual perfect guide to introduce people (not just kids, I promise) to night sky observing.
It starts with what you need to take care of and prepare before you go out, some history of astronomy, differences among kinds of "stars" you can get with naked eye and goes to more specific things like solar system, why sky changes... the night sky in differet seasons, moon phases, eclipses and many more sky phenomena to end with some advice to go on learning and recommendations of apps.
This book, although presented as a book for kids, has everything to get introduced to astronomy and learning some simple concepts and things that remain a mistery for so many people, no matter the age.
December 18, 2024
I love stargazing. It's incredibly comforting to me - to be able to look up and spot a familiar constellation or two always makes me feel better. Of course, I immediately look for the Big Dipper, even if I won't be able to recognize anything else, I'll at least spot that. Then some other easy ones: Orion, Cassiopeia, Cygnus. Lately I've added a few more to my repertoire: now I can (sometimes) find Canis Major, Bootes, Corona Borealis. And sometimes I can remember my star trivia too, Orion's shoulder is Betelgeuse (Betelgeuse Betelgeuse!), Canis Major's brightest star is Sirius (and yes, I am delighted by the fact that Sirius Black's animagus form is a big dog.) It feels good to even list this stuff here. As I said, comforting.
So I went and I bought this kid's book about stargazing. It's more comprehensive than you might think. It describes several constellations for each season briefly, including fun facts about the Greek mythology and the brightest stars that are in the constellation. And it goes without saying that it's got beautiful illustrations which I'm happy to have in a book describing constellations.
I'm now more full of trivia than ever, and I'm really looking forward to winter. I'll be on the lookout for Taurus, who Orion apparently is hunting. And I'm also thinking - should I buy a pair of binoculars?
Happy stargazing to everyone (and their cats!)
So I went and I bought this kid's book about stargazing. It's more comprehensive than you might think. It describes several constellations for each season briefly, including fun facts about the Greek mythology and the brightest stars that are in the constellation. And it goes without saying that it's got beautiful illustrations which I'm happy to have in a book describing constellations.
I'm now more full of trivia than ever, and I'm really looking forward to winter. I'll be on the lookout for Taurus, who Orion apparently is hunting. And I'm also thinking - should I buy a pair of binoculars?
Happy stargazing to everyone (and their cats!)
February 8, 2021
4.25 ⭐
This was so incredibly wholesome. I loved this so much. It was a bit shorter than expected, only 60 pages.
But boy o boy would I love to read this to my children one day<3!
Very informative for young children who want to now more about the beautiful stars they see.
And can we talk about this artwork, absolutely gorgeous!
Just... Straight up wonderful!
This was so incredibly wholesome. I loved this so much. It was a bit shorter than expected, only 60 pages.
But boy o boy would I love to read this to my children one day<3!
Very informative for young children who want to now more about the beautiful stars they see.
And can we talk about this artwork, absolutely gorgeous!
Just... Straight up wonderful!
March 22, 2019
Why we chose this book:
To learn more about astronomy and know what to look for with a telescope (which we've wanted to borrow from WPL for a while.) Laurence King provided a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Mom's Review (V)
Part informational, part inspirational, and all sensational! A Cat's Guide to the Night Sky is fun and informative for kids and adults.
A cute cat narrating how to stargaze and what to look for immediately sparks the imagination. This cat, inspired by real French cats who went to space, introduces topics that range from what to wear to the history of reading the sky to constellations by season to phases of the moon, with everything an amateur stargazer like myself might imagine, with the Northern Lights and satellites thrown in as well (I wouldn't have thought to look for satellites and I am too far south for the Northern Lights). Each two-page spread is devoted to a different topic, with a basic answer on one page, and more detailed information on the facing page. Fun and informative illustrations accompany all text. The more generalized answer is great for younger kids, and then readers can determine how much more detail they'd like to read. T was less interested in why stars are different colors than he was in comparing the sizes of different colored stars. I, however, was interested in learning about the different types of stars.
I know very little about the night sky, but I love seeing stars and the Milky Way. As a kid, Venus would rise over my best friend's house; her dad pointing it out to us was always incredibly exciting! Since then, and a 6th-grade trip to Catalina Island where we learned the constellations at night, I've been interested in astronomy but have never pursued knowledge. Now, with a little kiddo whose enthusiasm about the world is boundless, we can learn together. Worcester Public Library has a program where you can check out a telescope, which I think is just about the coolest thing. We did that in conjunction with reading this book. You certainly don't need a telescope to look at stars, read this book, or follow the phases of the moon, but it was thrilling for us. We were especially excited to read about "rays" on the moon, because we saw them!
Why I like A Cat's Guide to the Night Sky soooo much is threefold: it covers basic astronomy in a way that is appropriate to a range of ages, it is written with an engaging and entertaining tone, and, because it is so easy to actually put the information to use, it inspires us to look at the night sky. Oh, and we've checked out more night sky books from the library! We need more info on meteors.
This book has sparked stargazing, further reading, telescope use, and what I can only describe as "quality time" with my son and husband. It's an enjoyable read in its own right, but after reading it (or sections of it), it's hard to just stick it on a shelf.
Son's Review (T)
(Age: 4)
Mom: What's the best thing about A Cat's Guide?
Son: To the Night Sky!
Mom: Okay. The whole title. What's the best thing? Why?
Son, pointing to winter sky page: This part! The best thing is "extra." Because I like it. I like that it's about snow and winter and I like winter and snow.
(The season pages have "sky extras," such as meteor showers, that you'll see in addition to the constellations during that particular season.)
Mom: What do you want to learn more about? Do you have a specific question?
Son: The sun. Yes. Why do people get burned?
Mom: Because it's soooo hot. Wasn't it so cool to see the moon up close? What did you like about that?
(The heat of the sun is covered in one of the more detailed sections, which is still a bit above T's level right now.)
Son: YEEEES!!! I liked that it was the moon...[I liked] the lines. I liked the moon because it looked kinda like the sun but it just isn't as hot.
(We saw the rays of debris from an impact)
Mom: Is there anything you'd like to look for next time we have the telescope?
Son: That thing is space! It is the sun.
Mom: Oh, we never look at the sun through a telescope. That could make you blind. Is there something else you'd want to look for?
Son: Boulders hitting the Earth! Asteroids!
Mom: What did you think of the cat who told us about the sky?
Son, with a huge grin: Silly!
Mom: When is it a good time to read this book?
Son: When I'm interested in space.
Mom: Who should read it?
Son: Anyone who likes space. D- He likes space.
To learn more about astronomy and know what to look for with a telescope (which we've wanted to borrow from WPL for a while.) Laurence King provided a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Mom's Review (V)
Part informational, part inspirational, and all sensational! A Cat's Guide to the Night Sky is fun and informative for kids and adults.
A cute cat narrating how to stargaze and what to look for immediately sparks the imagination. This cat, inspired by real French cats who went to space, introduces topics that range from what to wear to the history of reading the sky to constellations by season to phases of the moon, with everything an amateur stargazer like myself might imagine, with the Northern Lights and satellites thrown in as well (I wouldn't have thought to look for satellites and I am too far south for the Northern Lights). Each two-page spread is devoted to a different topic, with a basic answer on one page, and more detailed information on the facing page. Fun and informative illustrations accompany all text. The more generalized answer is great for younger kids, and then readers can determine how much more detail they'd like to read. T was less interested in why stars are different colors than he was in comparing the sizes of different colored stars. I, however, was interested in learning about the different types of stars.
I know very little about the night sky, but I love seeing stars and the Milky Way. As a kid, Venus would rise over my best friend's house; her dad pointing it out to us was always incredibly exciting! Since then, and a 6th-grade trip to Catalina Island where we learned the constellations at night, I've been interested in astronomy but have never pursued knowledge. Now, with a little kiddo whose enthusiasm about the world is boundless, we can learn together. Worcester Public Library has a program where you can check out a telescope, which I think is just about the coolest thing. We did that in conjunction with reading this book. You certainly don't need a telescope to look at stars, read this book, or follow the phases of the moon, but it was thrilling for us. We were especially excited to read about "rays" on the moon, because we saw them!
Why I like A Cat's Guide to the Night Sky soooo much is threefold: it covers basic astronomy in a way that is appropriate to a range of ages, it is written with an engaging and entertaining tone, and, because it is so easy to actually put the information to use, it inspires us to look at the night sky. Oh, and we've checked out more night sky books from the library! We need more info on meteors.
This book has sparked stargazing, further reading, telescope use, and what I can only describe as "quality time" with my son and husband. It's an enjoyable read in its own right, but after reading it (or sections of it), it's hard to just stick it on a shelf.
Son's Review (T)
(Age: 4)
Mom: What's the best thing about A Cat's Guide?
Son: To the Night Sky!
Mom: Okay. The whole title. What's the best thing? Why?
Son, pointing to winter sky page: This part! The best thing is "extra." Because I like it. I like that it's about snow and winter and I like winter and snow.
(The season pages have "sky extras," such as meteor showers, that you'll see in addition to the constellations during that particular season.)
Mom: What do you want to learn more about? Do you have a specific question?
Son: The sun. Yes. Why do people get burned?
Mom: Because it's soooo hot. Wasn't it so cool to see the moon up close? What did you like about that?
(The heat of the sun is covered in one of the more detailed sections, which is still a bit above T's level right now.)
Son: YEEEES!!! I liked that it was the moon...[I liked] the lines. I liked the moon because it looked kinda like the sun but it just isn't as hot.
(We saw the rays of debris from an impact)
Mom: Is there anything you'd like to look for next time we have the telescope?
Son: That thing is space! It is the sun.
Mom: Oh, we never look at the sun through a telescope. That could make you blind. Is there something else you'd want to look for?
Son: Boulders hitting the Earth! Asteroids!
Mom: What did you think of the cat who told us about the sky?
Son, with a huge grin: Silly!
Mom: When is it a good time to read this book?
Son: When I'm interested in space.
Mom: Who should read it?
Son: Anyone who likes space. D- He likes space.
August 14, 2019
Upeasti toteutettu tietokirja tähdistä, tähdistöistä ja muista taivaanilmiöistä kouluikäisille. Osa sivuista hohtaa pimeässä, mikä lisäsi kirjan viehätysvoimaa iltaisiin lukuhetkiin.
April 8, 2022
Dėmesio! Visi kosmoso gerbėjai - tai knyga būtent jums! Tiems, kurie naktimis nemiega ir vis žvalgosi po naktinį dangų. Visiems, kurie skaičiuoja krentančias žvaigždes ir tyrinėja šviečiantį mėnulį. Tiems, kurie svajoja apie tolimas visatas ir paukščių tako platybes. Jei esate vienas iš jų, tai ši knyga privalo būti jūsų namų bibliotekoje.
Tai be galo graži ir įdomi knyga mažiesiems kosmoso tyrinėtojams, kurią parašė tikras astronautas. Rimtą mokslininką Stuartą Atkinsoną parašyti knygą vaikams įkvėpė jo mylima katė Pegė. Ji vieną naktį taip smalsiai pažvelgė į žvaigždes, kad astronautas susimąstė, kiekgi kačių naktimis žvalgosi į žvaigždėtą dangų? Šioje kosmoso kelionėje jus taip pat lydės katė - smalsuolė Felicija. Tai ne paprasta katė, ji pati 1963 m. lankėsi kosmose.
Šioje knygoje rasite informaciją apie žvaigždes, planetas, žvaigždynus, dangaus pokyčius skirtingais metų laikais, mėnulį, saulės užtemimą, palydovus, šiaurės pašvaistę ir kaip tapti tikru kosmoso tyrinėtoju. Labai informatyvus kūrinys, su daugybe nuostabių iliustracijų. Ši knyga galėtų būti pirmoji mažylio enciklopedija apie kosmosą.
Knyga patiko visai šeimai. Labai paprastai parašyta, informacija lengvai suprantama net ir pradedančiajam žvaigždynėtojui. Labai smagu, kad kiekviename puslapyje mus lydėjo katė Felicija. Be to, kaip ir tikroje mokslinėje knygoje, jos pabaigoje yra žodynėlis ir rodyklė. Iliustracijas mielai tyrinėjo ir Onytė, jose ieškojome pažįstamų paveikslėlių, mokėmės naujus žodžius. Na, o su Pranuku svajojome apie kelionę į kosmosą. Dabar labai laukiame vasariško ir giedro, naktinio dangaus, kuriame bandysime aptikti išmoktus žvaigždynus.
Knygą rekomenduojame smalsiems vaikams, kurie nori įminti visatos paslaptis ir danguje įžvelgti visko truputį daugiau.
Tai be galo graži ir įdomi knyga mažiesiems kosmoso tyrinėtojams, kurią parašė tikras astronautas. Rimtą mokslininką Stuartą Atkinsoną parašyti knygą vaikams įkvėpė jo mylima katė Pegė. Ji vieną naktį taip smalsiai pažvelgė į žvaigždes, kad astronautas susimąstė, kiekgi kačių naktimis žvalgosi į žvaigždėtą dangų? Šioje kosmoso kelionėje jus taip pat lydės katė - smalsuolė Felicija. Tai ne paprasta katė, ji pati 1963 m. lankėsi kosmose.
Šioje knygoje rasite informaciją apie žvaigždes, planetas, žvaigždynus, dangaus pokyčius skirtingais metų laikais, mėnulį, saulės užtemimą, palydovus, šiaurės pašvaistę ir kaip tapti tikru kosmoso tyrinėtoju. Labai informatyvus kūrinys, su daugybe nuostabių iliustracijų. Ši knyga galėtų būti pirmoji mažylio enciklopedija apie kosmosą.
Knyga patiko visai šeimai. Labai paprastai parašyta, informacija lengvai suprantama net ir pradedančiajam žvaigždynėtojui. Labai smagu, kad kiekviename puslapyje mus lydėjo katė Felicija. Be to, kaip ir tikroje mokslinėje knygoje, jos pabaigoje yra žodynėlis ir rodyklė. Iliustracijas mielai tyrinėjo ir Onytė, jose ieškojome pažįstamų paveikslėlių, mokėmės naujus žodžius. Na, o su Pranuku svajojome apie kelionę į kosmosą. Dabar labai laukiame vasariško ir giedro, naktinio dangaus, kuriame bandysime aptikti išmoktus žvaigždynus.
Knygą rekomenduojame smalsiems vaikams, kurie nori įminti visatos paslaptis ir danguje įžvelgti visko truputį daugiau.
February 27, 2023
Lättläst och pedagogisk bok för de yngre barnen som fascineras av rymden.
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April 10, 2023
"Guía para observar el firmamento" es un libro precioso para los más pequeños de la casa que les ayudará a buscar respuestas a sus preguntas sobre lo que ven cada noche sobre sus pequeñas cabecitas. De la mano de su protagonista, la gata Felicidad, los niños (y no tan niños) podrán conocer lo que necesitan para salir a observar el cielo nocturno, las constelaciones, los asterismos más famosos, la observación de los planetas y otros fenómenos astronómicos de gran interés.
En definitiva, opino que es un libro con dibujos muy bonitos, con información básica pero concisa, esencial para dar los primeros pasos en el mundo de la Astronomía y la observación del cielo que los niños (a partir de los 6 años) recordarán durante toda su vida.
En definitiva, opino que es un libro con dibujos muy bonitos, con información básica pero concisa, esencial para dar los primeros pasos en el mundo de la Astronomía y la observación del cielo que los niños (a partir de los 6 años) recordarán durante toda su vida.
April 29, 2019
I absolutely LOVED this book!!! So beautiful, so informative, SUCH a cute kitty. My only complaint is that Greek and Roman mythology got a little bit mixed up here and there, but they’re so similar it’s not like... a huge deal.
December 25, 2020
Esta muy muy bien, son ilustraciones muy cuquis y aunque no te va a enseñar nada que no sepas de las estrellas y constelaciones (al final es básicamente un libro infantil), esta muy bien recordar estas cosas y muy fácil de leer y si buscas algo básico es tu libro:)
November 1, 2018
my favorite combination - beautiful and informative, plus cats, plus space.
December 9, 2018
A great guide for kids to astrology and sky gazing. I love the illustrations and the information is easy for older elementary kids to digest.
February 23, 2019
A great book about the night sky with lots of information about space, stars, and the constellations. The illustrations are drawn and include a cat on every page.
October 15, 2019
A cool book to introduce kids to astronomy.
July 20, 2022
Underbara illustrationer och mycket enkel men bra fakta om galaxer, planeter och andra rymdrelaterade saker.
October 27, 2022
This book was a fun way to learn about the night's sky. My son loves science, space, and cats. So, naturally we had to buy the book. It is now part of our growing library.
December 25, 2022
Bagussssss, ilustasinya sangatt menarik
February 11, 2023
I absolutely loved Felicity! A delightful book.
December 21, 2023
A guide for young stargazers nicely illustrated and hosted by Felicity, named as homage to Félicette, the parisien stray cat, that become in 1974 the first cat in the moon.
March 4, 2024
Puiki knyga vaikams, besidomintiems kosmosu ir tuo, ką mes matom danguje :)
January 5, 2025
Packed with information, but the formatting on some pages is hard to read on the dark backgrounds.
August 10, 2019
Kuvitus oli toimiva, kaunis ja minusta hyvin havainnollinen. Teksti ei herättänyt suurempia intohimoja, särähti korvaan "tosi kaukana" ja pari muutakin yksinkertaistavaa ilmaista, mutta kyllä tätä voi suositella.
August 5, 2019
Veľmi pekne ilustrovaná knižka, dobre spracovaná pre prvo-čitateľov :-) Členený text, zaujímavé informácie, Elianka ju zhltla hneď :-)
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January 14, 2019HCPL Juv Nonfiction 520 Atk
If you look up at the sky on a dark night, what do you see? There's a whole universe staring back at you. In the company of Felicity the cat, discover the phases of the moon, the constellations, and how to spot the Northern Lights and the Milky Way. This beautiful, fun book will introduce you to the beauty of the night sky and show you the stars like you've never seen them before.
Note: Good resource to pair with space programs.
If you look up at the sky on a dark night, what do you see? There's a whole universe staring back at you. In the company of Felicity the cat, discover the phases of the moon, the constellations, and how to spot the Northern Lights and the Milky Way. This beautiful, fun book will introduce you to the beauty of the night sky and show you the stars like you've never seen them before.
Note: Good resource to pair with space programs.
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