Secrets of the Stars

Written by Alicia Klepeis and Neon Squid · Illustrated by Jennifer Falkner

Part of the Nature Bedtime Stories series

Discover the hidden lives of nocturnal animals in enchanting bedtime tales.

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160 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Under the moonlit sky, a lost wolf pup seeks its pack, a flying fox takes a midnight swim, and a pineapplefish lights its way. In 'Secrets of the Stars,' children explore the wonders of nocturnal wildlife through captivating stories. Each tale reveals the real-life behaviors of creatures like dung beetles navigating by starlight and snowy owls soaring silently. As kids drift to sleep, they learn about the fascinating world that awakens at night, sparking curiosity and wonder about the natural world.

From the publisher

A beautifully illustrated collection of 5-minute bedtime stories about the wildlife that comes out at night. Every night reveals a thousand secrets… In this charming anthology of children’s stories by Alicia Klepeis readers will be guided under the light of the moon to meet the amazing animals that come out when we’re all asleep. In one story a lost wolf pup has to find its way back to its pack, while another looks at a flying fox as it goes for a midnight swim. Kids will be thrilled by the pineapplefish who has a flashlight built into its mouth, and marvel at a dung beetle that navigates by looking at the stars! Other stories feature American alligators, Fennec foxes, wombats, snowy owls, bushbabies, flying frogs, luna moths and even a rat making its way across a sleeping city. All of these nighttime animals and their habitats are brought to life with impressive skill by illustrator Jennifer Falkner. Each story in Secrets of the Stars is based on the real biology and behavior of these amazing wild animals, and at the end of each tale readers will find out more about the science that inspired the story. So as they drift off to sleep, they will know a little bit more about the animals that are waking up and beginning their day. The cover features a timeless design with silver foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift.

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