The Stuff of Stars

Written by Marion Dane Bauer · Illustrated by Ekua Holmes

Explore the cosmic journey from stardust to human existence in a poetic blend of science and art.

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,729 ratings

34 pages· 411 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~510L

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Bookroo's summary

Journey from the void before the Big Bang to the birth of stars and planets, and discover how we are all made of stardust. This poetic tale, brought to life with vivid illustrations, explores the universe's creation and our place within it. What mysteries lie in the cosmic dust that formed us? Uncover the wonders of existence in this seamless blend of science and art, revealing the profound connection between the universe and every child born into it. A captivating exploration of how we are all the stuff of stars.

From the publisher

Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was . . . nothing. But then . . . BANG! Stars caught fire and burned so long that they exploded, flinging stardust everywhere. And the ash of those stars turned into planets. Into our Earth. And into us. In a poetic text, Marion Dane Bauer takes readers from the trillionth of a second when our universe was born to the singularities that became each one of us, while vivid illustrations by Ekua Holmes capture the void before the Big Bang and the ensuing life that burst across galaxies. A seamless blend of science and art, this picture book reveals the composition of our world and beyond—and how we are all the stuff of stars.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Award (2019)

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 34
Words: 411
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~510L

Themes & topics

Books about stars Books about outer space Books about imagination Books about Coretta Scott King Award Winners Books about the Big Bang

What readers & critics say

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“The illustrations in this book are beautiful and abstract. Amidst a sea of colors, you see shapes take form. Despite this book being about the big bang and the creation of the Earth, a lot is left up to interpretation.”

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