Star Stories for Little Folks


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(4.4 stars; 14 reviews)

Gertrude Chandler Warner, known mainly for her "Boxcar Children" series of mystery books, published this small book of Astronomy, Constellations, and the stories behind them in 1918. It follows the story of a little girl named Helen, and her friend Dr. Lorry as she learns about stars through stories, games, and more. (Summary by Kangaroo) (0 hr 39 min)

Chapitres

Preface: A Letter to You 1:35 Lu par DebK
The Two Dippers 2:33 Lu par DebK
Auriga, the Wagoner 2:11 Lu par DebK
Taurus, the Bull 1:58 Lu par DebK
Orion 2:33 Lu par DebK
Gemini, the Twins 1:38 Lu par DebK
Canis Major, the Great Dog 1:51 Lu par DebK
Leo, the Lion 2:20 Lu par Kathleen Moore
Bootes, the Herdsman 2:32 Lu par Twinkle
Corona, the Northern Crown 2:07 Lu par Kathleen Moore
Lyra, the Lyre 2:49 Lu par Twinkle
Cygnus, the Swan 2:41 Lu par Twinkle
Scorpio 1:56 Lu par Kathleen Moore
Sagittarius, the Archer 1:46 Lu par DebK
The Square of Pegasus, the Triangle, and Aries, the Ram 2:04 Lu par DebK
Cassiopeia's Chair 2:01 Lu par DebK
The Planets 4:39 Lu par Kangaroo

Critiques

Short & lovely for little kids


(5 stars)

Pleasant, very short story that might peek your kid's interest in stargazing.


(3 stars)

educational but really needs the illustrations to work