Child of Galaxies

Description

An inspiring illustrated storybook for children who love to think and dream. Take a journey through a magical world of ideas to look into the deeper meanings of the things you see around you. Child of Galaxies is a thought-provoking and poignant picture book, celebrating the wonder, mystery and joy of what it means to be alive. For kids who love to daydream, a gentle introduction to poetry, philosophy and asking the big questions.

Blake Nuto is an elementary teacher with a deep love of children's literature and a desire to integrate philosophy and mindfulness into education. This is his first book. He currently lives and works in Tasmania. Charlotte Ager is a freelance illustrator based in London, United Kingdom. Her clients include the New York Times, Penguin Random House, Vogue.com, Faber, DK, Harper Collins, and many others.

In the book's optimism, it aims, not just to educate the children about the universe, but also the acceptance of thoughts and feelings within it - something we think adults can learn from too. * It's Nice That * Explains that although we are all only specks in the universe, there is so much to love about life. * Youth Services Book Review * Learning at a metalinguistic level will be taking place but more important is the space created for intimacy and interchange. Child of galaxies, written as an address to a child by an adult voice, speaks in the optimistic spirit of Lou Reed's Beginning of a Great Adventure. * Reading Therapy, The Prisma * An opportunity to explore some of life's big questions with young children is presented by Child of galaxies with Blake Nuto's lyrical rhyming text and Charlotte Ager's beautiful illustrations. * Red Reading Hub * This is a perfect introduction to poetry and philosophy. It will see little readers marvel at the astonishing light of their own being. * @LuggyLibrary on Instagram * This book is awe-inspiring as it gives a look at the bigger picture of what we are a part of and the wonder that we are made of. It's a beautiful one for a keepsake book. * Book Nerd Mommy * Charlotte Ager's illustrations have a fresh look and their style conveys the emotions described in the text beautifully. * A Library Lady * A really sweet, magical and lyrical book helping children to feel confident in themselves and their existence by showing them that they are all part of a bigger picture. * @Diverse_ Kids_ Books on Instagram * Rhyming text, stunning imagery and considerations about our place in the world are magical, with each double page a work of art. -- @kidsbookstolife on Instagram