How the Stars Became

Have you ever wondered how the stars got into the night sky?

You may have heard various stories about their origin, but you've never heard this one. Journey into a magical world created by Ava Turchin and inspired by her own dreams, Native American tales, and the beautiful, starry nights of Aspen, Colorado. With stunning illustrations, this enchanting story follows a curious coyote who awakens in the middle of the night. He discovers a human throwing pebbles at the sun to create pictures in the sky. The coyote's curiosity gets the better of him, and he accidentally shatters the sun into a million little pieces. What will the sky look like now?

This whimsical story will ignite a sense of wonder in your child and spark a new appreciation for the celestial bodies in the night sky.