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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2004
How to Catch a Star
A boy's quest to catch a star leads to unexpected discoveries.
32 pages· 378 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Book Series · 5 Books
The Boy Books
In order from How to Catch a Star to Where to Hide a Star.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
The complete set
The Boy Series
5 books · Published 2004–2024
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$1899
How to Catch a Star
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2004
A boy's quest to catch a star leads to unexpected discoveries.
Sale price
$1899
Lost and Found
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2005
A boy helps a penguin find its way home.
Sale price
$1797
The Way Back Home
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008
A boy and a Martian stranded on the moon must find friendship in the dark.
Sale price
$1999
Up and Down
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2010
A penguin seeks fulfillment in solo flight but discovers true joy in shared experiences.
Sale price
$2184
Where to Hide a Star
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2024
A boy's quest to find a missing star leads to an unexpected friendship.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Boy series?
There are 5 books in the Boy series. It began with How to Catch a Star in 2004, and the newest book, Where to Hide a Star, was published in 2024.
What ages are the Boy books best for?
The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Boy book is the longest?
Where to Hide a Star is the longest book in the series at 508 words (48 pages).
Which Boy book is the shortest?
How to Catch a Star is the shortest at 378 words (32 pages).
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The authors and illustrators who bring The Boy to life.
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