Sun, Moon And Stars

Sun, Moon And Stars

by Mary Hoffman (Author), Mary Hoffman (Author), Jane Ray (Illustrator)

Synopsis

A book which takes your breath away as it exxplores in words and images the ancient and eternal mysteries of the heavens. It contains over 20 myths and legends, alongside pages of Sunlore, Moonlore and Starlore, facts and ideas about how people used to navigate by the stars and why they thought the earth was flat, about the Star Of Bethlehem , and the Signs of the Zodiac.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 80
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 24 Aug 1998

ISBN 10: 1858814138
ISBN 13: 9781858814131

Author Bio
Jane Ray's exquisite artwork has gained acclaim both in the UK and internationally, and she regularly shows her work at galleries and exhibitions. Jane won the Smarties Prize with The Story of Creation; The Story of Christmas was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award; and A Balloon for Grandad was shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award. Jane's books for Orchard include the contemporary fairy tale The Apple-Pip Princess, the heartwarming The Dolls' House Fairy and the fabulously festive The Twelve Days of Christmas. She is also the illustrator of Heartsong, written by Kevin Crossley-Holland. Jane lives in London.