The Stuff of Stars facts for kids

The Stuff of Stars is a children's picture book. It was written by Marion Dane Bauer and illustrated by Ekua Holmes. Candlewick Press published it in 2018. This book helps kids understand the Big Bang and evolution. It also shows how everyone is connected to the huge universe. In 2019, the book won the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.

What is The Stuff of Stars About?

This book tells the story of how the universe began. It uses beautiful words to describe the origin of everything. The story starts with the Big Bang, which is how scientists believe the universe started.

From the Big Bang to Earth

The book explains how our Earth was created. It shows how tiny particles came together over billions of years. These particles eventually formed planets, including our own.

You Are Made of Stardust

Finally, The Stuff of Stars talks about how people came to be. It shares the amazing idea that we are all made from the same materials. These are the very same materials that make up the universe and the stars. This means you are truly connected to the cosmos!