About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking existential questions about where we come from or expresses a feeling of being small in a vast world. This stunning visual guide bridge the gap between complex chemistry and personal identity, showing children that the very atoms in their bodies were forged in the hearts of dying stars. It is an invitation to view science not as a dry list of facts, but as a deeply moving story of cosmic connection. Through Xaviere Macfarlane's vibrant illustrations and Colin Stuart's accessible prose, the book explores the periodic table and the history of the universe. It fosters a sense of belonging and gratitude by proving that we are literally part of the stars. Ideal for ages 8 to 12, it is a perfect choice for kids who love art as much as they love science, providing a secular and awe-inspiring perspective on our place in the cosmos.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the 'death' of stars and the vast, cold nature of space, but it does so in a secular, metaphorical way that emphasizes rebirth and transformation. There are no depictions of human death or trauma.
