If you’re looking for a unique children’s bedtime story with an astronomical theme, pick up There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars. This beautifully illustrated book helps children discover the magic of the night sky, the growing problem of light pollution, and what can be done to save the vanishing stars. (A portion of the proceeds goes to the International Dark-Sky Association.)
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Bob Crelin has spent many years working with lawmakers to preserve the wonders of the night sky for our children. There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars is his first book. A father, musician, inventor, and artist, he cofounded the Wandering Star Project, Inc., a non-profit, astronomy-education organization for children. Bob's light pollution activism led him to design his own "night-sky friendly" light fixture, the GlareBuster. On any clear night, you can find Bob sharing the stars with his family in Connecticut.
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There once was a sky full of stars, before lighting the roadways for cars. The worlds far away would come out to play -- like Jupiter, Venus, and Mars.
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I am an artist and songwriter, who has been lucky enough to write some children's books and invent a few things that will hopefully make the world a little better. "Another Pretty Face" (artist: BC), is my brand new song release for 2012 - an anthem for the election year.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a great one for children and adults. The illustrations are beautiful, and the singsong verse tells of the wonders of the night sky, and how they are lost in light pollution, and what other negative consequences light pollution has for nature. It also gives hope, as it lays out the very simple solution -- design and use night lighting that puts light only where it's needed.
Amateur astronomy is a hobby of mine, and I found myself a little misty as I read this book for the first time to my children.
A portion of its new price goes to the International Dark Sky Association, so please buy it new!
Amateur astronomy is a hobby of mine, and I found myself a little misty as I read this book for the first time to my children.
A portion of its new price goes to the International Dark Sky Association, so please buy it new!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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There Once Was A Sky Full Of Stars is a fabulous children's book, and one of a kind. Adults too, enjoy reading it. Bob Crelin wrote this book in such a way that you do not realize it is filled with such important information until you put it down. Then, you are ready to read it again. It is written extremely well, there is great a rhythm to the book, the story is awesome, and the illustrations are terrific. It is a fun read, and kids love it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The stars are our past and our future. Mr. Crelin's words gently educates
the reader. It is a positive message. The illustrations are a visual delight for children or adults. A must for any library. READ IT with pleasure.
the reader. It is a positive message. The illustrations are a visual delight for children or adults. A must for any library. READ IT with pleasure.
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I bought this book when it first came out. I was a Montessori teacher working with children ages 6-9, and I used it in my classroom every year. Read more
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Great Book
This is a well written book that can appeal to children of all ages. I bought it for a nephew from Colorado for Christmas because when he was visiting Southern California he asked... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ben
Beautiful illustrations and story with a purpose
Get those little ones started young on understanding the impact of our actions on the world around us! This reads like a children's story should but does address a real issue. Read more
Published on March 11, 2010 by Sarah M
Should Be In Every School, Home, and Library
During the 2009 International Year of Astronomy and beyond, this book should be in every school, home, and library. Read more
Published on October 24, 2008 by C. Bueter
It's okay.
This book is a little juvenile, but well written. I only hope that those who read this to their kids take the necessary effort to escort them to a dark sky place (at any cost) and... Read more
Published on April 29, 2008 by rsb
A Reminder: Sky Glow is Killing Our Imaginations...
I love the whole idea of this book because it reminds people that, "Once upon a time," people did look to their night skies in awe, in wonder, in complete reverence. Read more
Published on March 24, 2008 by Arcturus70
Too Pretty...
This is a beautiful book with an important message. The illustrations are gorgeous--that being the problem! My 3. Read more
Published on July 22, 2007 by Marcie
A timely and important environmental message
Bob Crelin opens our eyes to the disappearing night sky due to light pollution. In this beautifully written and illustrated book, we are shown not only what we are missing in the... Read more
Published on May 31, 2007 by Dwight Dulsky
A Great Gift for a City Child
This little book is well planned, well written and well illustrated. It tells its story without preaching. Read more
Published on August 21, 2006 by invisible
A Tear to the Eye
I'm not ashamed to say this book brought a tear to my eye. Wonderful illustrations. This is "must have" for your kid's bookshelf.
Published on December 13, 2005 by K. Conod
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