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Posted: March 23 2011 at 12:06pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
Once Upon a Starry Night by Jaqueline Mitton

This book is similar in format to Zoo in the Sky - reviewed here.

The star maps included in the front cover are similar, but a difference in this book is that the specific constellations featured in this picture book are set off in red, while other constellations are white. I found that helpful.

This book covers the mythological creatures that some of the constellations are named for and is told in story form. Again, each two page spread represents one or two constellations and there is a short story about the mythological creature.

I didn't like the explanations in this book as much as I enjoyed those in Zoo in the Sky, mainly because the page narratives include only the short mythological story, no explanations about the special stars that make up the constellation, with the exception of a small mention of a blue/yellow star on Andromeda's skirt and the mention of the bright star Alpha Centauri in Centaurus.

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:: Andromeda is illustrated wearing a skirt, with the upper half of her covered only by her flowing hair. Important areas are covered, but it is clear that she is not wearing a shirt. Disappointing. And wasn't necessary that it be illustrated that way.

:: Perseus is holding Medusa's head. That is a legitimate part of the constellation, but it could be quite jarring for a little one to see.

Though the illustrations in this book are still quite vibrant, I preferred the more informative text of Zoo in the Sky and missed that information in this book.

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Posted: March 24 2011 at 12:50pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
I'll second the recommendation! Very helpful for "visualizing" the constellations.

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Posted: March 24 2011 at 1:02pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
Waiting for my copy from the library! Thanks for the recommendation.

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