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Nosy Crow

Teeny Tiny Science: I See a Star

Name: Teeny Tiny Science: I See a Star
Brand: Nosy Crow
Price: 7.99 GBP
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From stardust to supernova in a cosmic journey. This lyrical picture book follows two children and their cat as they discover how stars begin, shine, and die across billions of years.

As they ride on a meteor, zoom in a rocket, and stargaze from their garden, readers experience the star's life cycle through breathtaking collage-style artwork. Saskia Gwinn's gentle text shrinks these enormous ideas down to child-sized understanding, whilst Daniela Sosa's illustrations place the children right inside the action—floating amongst clouds of dust, watching explosions of light.

Book details:

32 pages exploring stellar life cycles from dust to supernova
Created with Dr Matthew Bothwell, Public Astronomer at Cambridge
Free Stories Aloud audio via QR code

Suitable for children aged 3 years and up

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Further Information

What's Included: 32-page paperback with QR code for free Stories Aloud audio narration. Part of the University of Cambridge: Teeny, Tiny Science series exploring natural cycles and systems.

About the Series: Teeny Tiny Science takes "great big concepts" and explains them as "tiny stories for little children." Each book explores cycles—water, stars, and the never-ending natural patterns on Earth and in our Universe. Designed to inspire interest in STEM topics from an early age.

Scientific Consultant: Created in consultation with Dr Matthew Bothwell, Public Astronomer at the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge. Dr Bothwell holds a PhD in astronomy, spent a decade researching galaxy evolution, and now leads the university's public engagement programme, visiting 100+ schools annually.

Author Background: Saskia Gwinn has nearly 20 years in children's publishing as former Head of Children's Non-fiction at Bloomsbury Publishing and Editorial Director at A&C Black. She specialises in distilling complex concepts into accessible, engaging stories for all ages.

Illustrator Background: Daniela Sosa is a Romanian illustrator based in Cambridge, UK, with an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art (2021). Her collage-style work blends traditional techniques with digital editing, using textures, limited colour palettes, and printmaking elements. Debut author-illustrator of "Friends" (Simon & Schuster, 2022).

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781805133278

Publisher: Nosy Crow

Scientific Consultant: Dr Matthew Bothwell (Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge)

Format: Paperback

Pages: 32

Weight: Approximately 200g

Publication Date: August 2024

Age Range: 3-5 years

Language: English

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Nosy Crow

Founded in 2010, this award-winning independent publisher creates child-focused, parent-friendly books that encourage reading for pleasure. From innovative Stories Aloud audio features to partnerships with The British Museum and Cambridge University, Nosy Crow makes beautiful books children and families love to share.

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