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Blue Sky White Stars

Written by Sarvinder Naberhaus
Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Dial Books
11.31"W x 11.44"H x 0.41"D  
On sale Jun 13, 2017 | 40 Pages | 978-0-8037-3700-6
Preschool - 3
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A poetic and inspiring tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's history, landscape, and symbols, illustrated by acclaimed artist Kadir Nelson.
An inspiring and patriotic tribute to the beauty of the American flag, a symbol of America’s history, landscape, and people, illustrated by New York Times bestselling and Caldecott-honor winning artist Kadir Nelson

Wonderfully spare, deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative paintings to celebrate the iconic imagery of our nation, beginning with the American flag. Each spread, sumptuously illustrated by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson, depicts a stirring tableau, from the view of the Statue of Library at Ellis Island to civil rights marchers shoulder to shoulder, to a spacecraft at Cape Canaveral blasting off.  This book is an ode to America then and now, from sea to shining sea.
Sarvinder Naberhaus is the author of Boom Boom and the forthcoming Lines. She was born in India and grew up in the heartland of America. She lives in Iowa with her family.
Photo © Sarvinder Naberhaus
Learn more about Sarvinder Naberhaus
Kadir Nelson is the acclaimed illustrator of Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom and Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad, both Caldecott Honor Books. His other titles include We Are the Ship, a Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal winner and Coretta Scott King Award recipient, and Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African-Americans.
Photo © Kadir Nelson
Learn more about Kadir Nelson
Praise for Blue Sky, White Stars

* "Many readers will feel that this book looks like the America they know." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Though ostensibly a picture book for younger children, this has the ability to reach a much broader audience, and spark discussion of hopes and fears. It’s hard to imagine a book better suited to this time." —Booklist, starred review

* "Naberhaus and Nelson give new life to Old Glory for the youngest of readers." —Kirkus, starred review

* "Timely homage to the relationship among America's majesty, its hopefulness and diversity, and its flag." —School Library Journal, starred review

About

A poetic and inspiring tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's history, landscape, and symbols, illustrated by acclaimed artist Kadir Nelson.
An inspiring and patriotic tribute to the beauty of the American flag, a symbol of America’s history, landscape, and people, illustrated by New York Times bestselling and Caldecott-honor winning artist Kadir Nelson

Wonderfully spare, deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative paintings to celebrate the iconic imagery of our nation, beginning with the American flag. Each spread, sumptuously illustrated by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson, depicts a stirring tableau, from the view of the Statue of Library at Ellis Island to civil rights marchers shoulder to shoulder, to a spacecraft at Cape Canaveral blasting off.  This book is an ode to America then and now, from sea to shining sea.

Author

Sarvinder Naberhaus is the author of Boom Boom and the forthcoming Lines. She was born in India and grew up in the heartland of America. She lives in Iowa with her family.
Photo © Sarvinder Naberhaus
Learn more about Sarvinder Naberhaus
Kadir Nelson is the acclaimed illustrator of Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom and Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad, both Caldecott Honor Books. His other titles include We Are the Ship, a Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal winner and Coretta Scott King Award recipient, and Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African-Americans.
Photo © Kadir Nelson
Learn more about Kadir Nelson

Praise

Praise for Blue Sky, White Stars

* "Many readers will feel that this book looks like the America they know." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Though ostensibly a picture book for younger children, this has the ability to reach a much broader audience, and spark discussion of hopes and fears. It’s hard to imagine a book better suited to this time." —Booklist, starred review

* "Naberhaus and Nelson give new life to Old Glory for the youngest of readers." —Kirkus, starred review

* "Timely homage to the relationship among America's majesty, its hopefulness and diversity, and its flag." —School Library Journal, starred review

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    Blue Sky White Stars Bilingual Edition
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  • Blue Sky White Stars Bilingual Edition
    Blue Sky White Stars Bilingual Edition
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    $8.99 US
    Paperback
    Jun 18, 2019
  • He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
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