Christina Balit's paintings shimmer with magic. They show the animals stargazers long ago imagined when looking at constellations in the nighttime sky. The distinguished astronomer and writer Dr. Jacqueline Mitton clearly expresses her vast experience and enthusiasm as she recalls stories the ancients told about them.

The fixed stars that form Little Bear, the scaly Dragon, the Swan, and sixteen other constellations are highlighted with shining silver foil. These luminous stars light the way to discovery, making a brilliant connection between the lilting text, fabulous images, and the constellations on the star maps that frame this exciting book.

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