Kelsey Oseid

I could not have imagined receiving this as an e-reader. There is such a large takeaway from the physical book that it would not serve it any justice. The presence of this book is simply exquisite. Such a fun and easy read that I breezed through it, while also taking the time to appreciate each illustrated page. To my amazement, the hard cover and spine are gorgeous. The rich blue tones, the simple brush strokes in the artistic rendering of the night sky, the illuminating silver foil show more lettering… each in their own way are such a great touch. Within are beautifully illustrated pages with summarized insight of the history, science and myths behind the starlit canopy above us.

Don’t let the cover misguide you, this book also covers the Milky Way, our solar system, the Sun and the phases of the moon. It is well researched and has surprisingly sparked my interest in furthering my exploration of mythology. I do feel it would be proper for school aged children to read. Some of the text is quite dense however, so a younger child may need some assistance.

I am fortunate to live in an area that isn’t drowned by artificial light. In fact, there isn’t a single street light in sight. The night sky above me on a clear night can truly take your breath away. I look forward to identifying some of the lesser known constellations found within the book when stargazing with our telescope. I also look forward to introducing this book to the curious minds of my children and hope they too share my passion for the vast universe that surrounds us.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

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What a lovely book! I can't imagine anyone not being in awe of the night sky. It holds beauty and fascination for me. What We See in the Stars helps make the night sky accessible to most ages, offering a visual guide, science, myths, and maps to help understand what that infinite expanse holds. And the art! Did I mention the art?! Kelsey Oseid's chosen color palette fits the subject perfectly. The lines and brush strokes convey the depth and vastness, helping convey the elements the text show more illuminates. A great introduction for children, a wonderful review for adults, this book is a happy find.

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I anticipated a book that would be useful in identifying types of trees, but Trees turned out to be a basic but comprehensive introduction to trees. The introduction covers general topics about trees. Part one includes chapters with information about each of the parts of a tree (e.g., leaves, roots, and cones). Additional sections cover ancient trees (e.g., first trees, amber) and tree curiosities (e.g., crown shyness, tallest trees, oldest trees). Pictures, drawing, and details about close show more to 50 trees are provided in sections on tropical, temperate, and boreal trees).

The text is written at a level that should be manageable for middle-school readers, but older readers like myself will also benefit from the comprehensive overview. The book can be skimmed in an afternoon, but readers will want to use it more as a reference to obtain the full benefit.

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What We See in the Stars took me by surprise. Because I had not seen this book in person before its arrival on my doorstep, I really didn’t know what to expect. Let me tell you this… What We See in the Stars is a gorgeous book. The cover is richly illustrated with beautifully drawn constellations and specs of shimmery stars. It is heavy, it has a lot of content, and as I flipped through the pages, I knew I was in for a treat!

Go ahead… judge this book by its cover.

Admittedly, I am not a show more space buff but my husband is. But I could be! What We See in the Stars is the perfect introduction to so many elements of space and is written in such a way that genuinely piqued my interest. I could really get into this! And while there is a lot of content in these pages, it doesn’t get dry or boring. Meaning – there isn’t so much detail that it reads like some type of advanced Science book. What We See in the Stars is art and intro with a bang!

You’ll get a lot more out of What We See in the Stars than just the basics. Divided up into beautifully illustrated segments, the reader is taken on a journey through: the Constellations, the Milky Way, the Moon, the Sun, the Planets, Asteroids, Comets & Meteors, and Deep Space. And within each of these segments (chapters), Kelsey Oseid takes the reader down finer, more detailed paths – explaining and illustrating just how majestic our night’s sky truly is.

What We See in the Stars is the perfect gift for anyone who may have an interest in space or even just art. Young people, older people – this book is really for anyone. I even plan to share this one with my kiddo!

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