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Join author Polly Carlson-Voiles and illustrator Consie Powell for a very special storytime about their new book, Star Party.
From a little cabin on the edge of
the wilderness, Grandma and Grandpa invite Nora to her first Star
Party—a mysterious celebration that happens after dark. As they head
down the forest trail, Nora discovers the wonders of the north woods at
night, including flying squirrels, calling loons, and hooting owls. But
when Nora and her grandparents step out onto the dock, she finds that
the most dazzling sight of all is the night sky. Billions of stars glow
above and are reflected in the lake below. Gazing up, up, up, Nora
marvels at the mysteries of starlight and stardust. In Star Party,
Polly Carlson-Voiles relates the simple joys of summer star-watching
while detailed illustrations by artist Consie Powell feature
night-loving animals of sky, forest, and lake as well as the majesty of
the stars, meteors, and Milky Way above. An author’s note highlights
nocturnal creatures, constellations, and tips for observing the night
sky, encouraging readers to learn more about nearby stargazing
opportunities—in dark sky sanctuaries, where the deepest nights are
filled with the brightest stars.
Books will be available for purchase in the Bell Museum Curiosity Shop, and authors will be available to sign books.
This event is co-sponsored with Minnesota Historical Society Press.