Storytime: Star Party
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.