Ada and the Galaxies

Reviews:

New Yorker Ada, who has brown skin and curly hair, is delighted to arrive at her grandparents’ Maine island house, where clear skies make it possible to view the stars she can’t see in the city. . . . Chapman (Elizabeth Warren’s Big, Bold Plans) has refined a loose-lined wash style that draws power from glowing light sources, creating night skies that glitter and seawater that sparkles. ~Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Lively, masterful watercolor illustrations capture Maine’s exhilarating currents of wind and water, its spiky evergreen needles, knobby seaweed, and bristly bird feathers. . . . Young readers will delight in seeing our universe’s interconnectedness, and, later, when Ada’s family dashes outside to spin in starlight, they will recognize the inextricable bonds among loved ones. ~Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

This sparkling story spins small experiences into something grand. . . . The arresting watercolor illustrations are exquisitely rendered, brimming with detail and warmth. . . . A joyful and dazzling exploration of our universe, on every scale. ~Booklist (starred review)

Chapman uses vivid watercolor and layered photographs taken from the Hubble Space Telescope to visualize the text, showing the wildlife of the island and the wonders of the heavens. . . . Children will enjoy looking at the colorful images and learning about low and high tide, coastal creatures, and the different objects in the sky. ~School Library Connection

Susanna Chapman’s lush watercolors perfectly complement the story. . . Plenty of details on each page—shells, nebula, a fog-obscured cabin—will entice young readers to linger. ~Air & Space Magazine

Readers will get a chance to see amazing photos taken from the Hubble Space Telescope turned into expressive art. A great way to introduce children to the wonders of the solar system. ~The Calgary Herald