By Blake Nuto (author) , Charlotte Ager (illustrator)
"A book for the young introducing ideas, creativity and philosophy in a magical world"
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Shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2021 | June 2020 Debut of the Month
This book takes a poetic look at what it means to be alive. Nuto is a debut author – a teacher in Tasmania, who asks some of the big questions about who we all are, about friendship and our place in the universe. It’s the sort of book that will be a bouncing off point for lots of discussions – but is presented in an accessible and colourful format.
Charlotte Ager’s naïve style of illustration means it will appeal across the very young and the not so young. The bold illustrations offer colour and shade in big pictures. Starting with the big questions – that we are made of the stuff of stars, and that we are tiny in comparison to the universe, it goes on to show we have the means to explore, to be both positive and negative.
It shows that though we are a small short-lived speck we have the ability to change the world for the better. There are some glorious illustrations – full of colour, detail and action, as well as others that are more contemplative. A good book to have in your classroom!
Your body was made from the stuff of the stars,
You're a child of galaxies dreaming.
Child of Galaxies is a thought-provoking and poignant picture book, celebrating the wonder, mystery, resilience and joy of what it means to be alive. Perfect for fans of Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers.
Blake Nuto is a primary trained 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.
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Your body was made from the stuff of the stars, You're a child of galaxies dreaming. Child of Galaxies is a thought-provoking and poignant picture book, celebrating the wonder, mystery, resilience and joy of what it means to be alive.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Child of Galaxies and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Child of Galaxies features in the following genres: Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Politics, Law, Philosophy & Ethics, Work / Industry, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Reference Works, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Child of Galaxies was written by Blake Nuto and published by Flying Eye Books
Child of Galaxies has 40 pages
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