I've heard of someone being promised the moon before, but never a star . . .

When Mama Bear's cub wants to hold a star, mom sets out to deliver on that wish. This book delivers on that beautiful sentiment, accompanied by lovely illustrations.

(It also gives new meaning to "I can see my house from here.")

Thank you so much to net galley and the publisher for sending me a copy of this book. I would definitely recommend this to all parents with small children

The cover and illustrations are what drew me to this book. They are, in a word, magical.

Thankfully so is the story. It's a magical adventure of a momma bear and her young one, traveling far and wide to catch a star's light, only to realize when looking back, that their very own house gives the very same glow.

Who doesn't love this kind of story, where a parent and a child can go on a journey together in search of the impossible made possible?

A sweet, beautifully illustrated book

Love the illustrations and the sentiment of this book, with the light of home being the star the bears needed, but I think for such a young audience, that main message was implied, or not spelled out quite as much, and I think I'd need to explain it if I was reading it to a small child. It's not super obvious that the little bear sees the lights of the town as stars, and that the light of their home is what they wanted after all. I'm also not sure that the repeated phrase is the key one: maybe it would have been nicer to have the repeated phrase tie in to the message a bit more.

Despite that, I think the book is lovely, and that young children will like the very nicely written rhymes and repetitive nature of the book, (I still remember Dance Away by George Shannon for the same reason). My rating is purely based on whether I'd buy it myself or recommend it to others.

A gorgeous story where a child wishes for a star and the parent promises they will get one. Together they journey as high as they can, through the city, forests and up the mountains but sadly find the stars out of reach. A wonderful ending when they realise that what they have at home is speical to them and they dont need a star to be happy. Home is all you need. Told in rhyme I can see this being loved by all ages. The illustrations are stunning too, capturing the journey through the different areas and the beauty of the night sky.

5 stars
What a beautiful book!
A perfect bedtime story for ages 1-5. Look Up at the Stars is a gorgeously illustrated book following a mom and child as they hunt for stars before bed. This story completely enraptured my four year old who was dazzled by the pictures and adored the rhymes. A great gift book for anyone looking for a special keepsake with lovely pictures.
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy to review.

A big thank-you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for giving me a copy of this book for an unbiased review.

5/5 - Loved it!

This is such a sweet and beautifully illustrated story. Though aimed at young readers, the rhymes flow beautifully and the cadence is soothing. The narrative also presents a challenge that young readers and their parents might share - that of wanting to achieve something impossible, only to recognize that what truly matters is already within their grasp. It's an important lesson both for children and for their caretakers. The illustrations that accompany the story are comforting but also very visually appealing - I enjoyed looking at them and they gave me a sense of peace and comfort.

I think this is a perfect bedtime story book and even as an adult, I enjoyed reading it very much.

This story is so sweet and is absolutely going to be a nightly favorite in our home. It’s the story of a young child and their mother, setting off an adventure to capture a star. The mom keeps persisting until she realizes it’s just out of reach and is reminded by her child that actually, down below there are bright glowing lights like stars…and it’s the homes in their village! The return home and feel the safety and security within their grasp. It was such a sweet story with gorgeous illustrations and make me and my daughter both feel safe and cozy!

This was a cute book. It had repetitive phrases which is good for younger kids. It had a heartfelt message but it was said or explained which made the ending seemed abrupt since the message was implied more than anything. I think kids could find it confusing because of that. The art was beautiful.

I got this on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!

Okay first off: the illustrations look AMAZING! The night sky with the stars???? amazing! So cozy and beautiful!
I also love the poem, and how it repeats the main part several times! Always good to have repetition for younger readers, so a good plus for me! The message also hit very close to home (literally), and I could not recomment it enough! Very ""home is where your heart it, and home is your haven" vibes and I love it!

This is the perfect bedtime story for little ones!! The writing is beautiful and lyrical. It just flows off the togue so well. It's a lovely story about a child that wants a star to feel safe and happy and the mom that goes on an adventure to do that! The mama bear's love is almost tangible and as a parent you can certainly empathize and connect with her. What parent doesn't want to give their child the world? It's so touching to read! I love the ending - it wasn't what I excepted but I loved it all the more!

The illustrations are breathtaking! It's just the right amount of color and definition to draw you in but sparse enough that it doesn't overwhelm the sweet story! Buy it for the pictures alone because they're absolutely stunning!!! A beautiful book to share with a new mom or dad or with your own kids big and small!!

What if the light you need was with you all along? LOOK UP AT THE STARS is a beautiful, sweet story about a mother and child's special journey to catch a star. The illustrations are stunning with rich colours and imaginative scenes. The text is written with soothing refrains and parts for both mother and child. The story also conveys powerful themes of peace, gratitude, and love as the mother and child come to find the light they were searching for was in their own home all along.

What a beautiful book for sharing which is bound to be enjoyed by both the reader and their audience. The illustrations of the skies and stars are truly stunning. With its rhyming pattern and repeating refrain, this is a perfect read for a bedtime story. We will be buying a copy for our school library.

Wow, this book is everything. So sweet I wanted to cry with my mama heart. Every parent will get the feels from this book, and little ones will love the illustrations and the way the words flow. We will definitely purchasing a copy.

What a gorgeous book!!

A story [in gentle rhyme] about a mothers deep and abiding love for her child and all she'd do to get the star from the sky that they have wished for, only to be taught a lovely [and relatable] lesson from her child!

This book evoked deep emotions in me; I am not a mother, but some of the best people I know are [my own beloved mother being one of them] and this reminded me of all they would do for their child [and all mine has done and continues to do for me] in the name of love. thinking of these stories made me rather weepy and I think I will be revisiting this gorgeously illustrated book when I need a reminder of just how powerful love, especially from a mom, can be.

Thank you to NetGalley, Katie Cotton, Mirin Asiain Lora - Illustrator, and Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Children's Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Books like these are reminders of why I like Childrens' Picture Books.

The fabulous artwork on the cover caught first caught my eye, followed by the catchy title.

I'm a sucker for anything star and this book didn't let me down.

It's about a Mother Bear and her cub going on an adventure in search of a star. Very lyrical and soothing, the book takes us along the lake, to the Mount Digger-Doo. There is an undertone oh how we go looking for things that are far away when things that are just as bright and sparkling are with us.

A beautiful read. Amazing artwork.

-ARC by NetGalley-

While the story is sweet, the structure (in poetry form) makes for an unnecessary repetitiveness, and the story overall is a bit lacklustre. It left me wanting and expecting more from it. The parental love shown will definitely appeal to our younger students and their parents, but wouldn't be used in lessons. The illustration is an absolute showstopper. We will probably purchase as a library.

I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books through NetGalley.
Love filled book that shows how powerful a mother's love can be. This mom takes her child on an adventure to reach a star to conquer fear and feel surrounded by wonder. They journey together but mom cannot reach the stars. It is then that the story tilts and the child shows their mother where the light shines so brightly. Their home is a haven from fear and full of wonder.
The illustrations are lovely and bring the reader in to be part of this journey. A wonderful read for families with young children. Heart warming gift for new families.

Look at the Stars by Katie Cotton

Reading this book on the kindle we did find the writing very small to read. How we we did enjoy the rhythm of the book. As well as how the writing was easy to follow and ways for younger readers to approach the book. The bears had some lovely adventures together.
Illauration is very sweet. Each page has a unique illustration which follows along with the story

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Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group/Frances Lincoln Children's Books for the ARC.

This was an adorable book with beautiful illustrations. The rhyming text was a nice addition and should be fun for kids to follow along with. The story is a simple premise of a mother bear and her cub trying to find a star to bring home that kids should enjoy.