How Many Stars in the Sky?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1991 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

How Many Stars in the Sky?

By Lenny Hort, James E. Ransome (Illustrator)

Part of the Reading Rainbow series

A sleepless night leads to a father-son journey under the stars.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 109 ratings
32 pages· 667 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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When sleep eludes him, a young boy begins counting stars, only to find his father awake too. Together, they embark on a magical night-time adventure, discovering wonders under the vast sky. What secrets will the night reveal as they bond over the twinkling cosmos? Join them on this enchanting journey of discovery and connection.

From the publisher

Mama’s away one night, and her son can’t sleep. He tries to relax by counting stars, but the more of them he sees, the more determined he is to count every single one…Then the boy finds that Daddy can’t sleep either. Together, the two of them set off on an unforgettable all-night journey of discovery.”James E. Ransome’s oil paintings complement Lenny Hort’s poetic text perfectly.” –Washington Post

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Format
Pages
32
Words
667
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
Books about diversityBooks about mathBooks about starsBooks about familyBooks about parents
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
17318
Publication
Published
January 20, 1997
First published
April 1, 1991
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688152185

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