There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars (Hardcover)

~ Bob Crelin (Author), Amie Ziner (Illustrator)

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Product Description

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.) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

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. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 34 pages
• Publisher: Sky Publishing (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931559376
• ISBN-13: 978-1931559379
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #400,390 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where did our dark skies go?, September 8, 2005

By	S. D. Weitzenhoffer (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars (Paperback)

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!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There Once Was A Sky Full Of Stars is a must, October 31, 2003

By	carol fitzsimons (NY, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars (Paperback)

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:

4.0 out of 5 stars Too Pretty..., July 22, 2007

By	Marcie "Marcie" (LA, CA) - See all my reviews

This is a beautiful book with an important message. The illustrations are gorgeous--that being the problem! My 3.5 year old daughter thinks that the illustrations with the "pretty lights" (the ones of the cities overloaded with too many lights--"light pollution" were prettier than the ones the writer meant to be the more important ones--the lovely night skies with the stars being the important "light"). No matter...this is still a favorite story of hers and I love it too. With my coaching, she's beginning to understand the message. Just lovely!