Picture Book Review: Reach For The Stars

Picture Book Review:
Reach For The Stars

Reach For The Stars
by emily calandrelli

illustrated by honee jang

Children’s Literature
Published by Henry Holt and Co.
April 5, 2022
40 pages

synopsis

From Emmy-nominated science TV star and host of Netflix’s hit series Emily’s Wonder Lab Emily Calandrelli comes an inspirational message of love and positivity.

From the moment we are born, we reach out. We reach out for our loved ones, for new knowledge and experiences, and for our dreams!

Whether celebrating life’s joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement, or observing the wonder of the world around us, this uplifting book will inspire readers of every age. A celebration of love and shared discovery, this book will encourage readers to reach for the stars!

A glimpse inside

review

 5/5

I am so happy to have had the opportunity to review an advanced listening copy of the Reach For The Stars audiobook. We are big fans of Emily Calandrelli in our house!

Reach For The Stars is such a sweet story and was an absolute joy for me to experience with my children! I love the tenderness each precious moment of the story offers from the view of the caregiver. It evokes so many emotions as you go through the different experiences and shared discoveries, with hope and wisdom bestowed along the way. Fun bonus: There are several parts that made me grin wider and think “That is SO Emily!”

Emily Calandrelli narrates the book herself, which made the story all the more beautiful to read knowing she wrote it for and dedicated it to her daughter. The intonation and pacing of her narration is perfect. However, the sounds that play in the background were a bit distracting for my oldest (age 11) and I, though my daughters (ages 3 and 4) didn’t seem to mind them.

Overall, the Reach For The Stars audiobook is wonderful!

Upon release, I purchased a physical copy of the book because the illustrations looked beautiful — Honee Jang knocked them out of the park! This is one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read!

*Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a free copy of this audiobook. This did not affect my opinion or the content of my review.

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