Stella, Star of the Sea
- Publisher
- Groundwood Books Ltd
- Initial publish date
- Apr 1999
- Category
- Siblings, Imagination & Play, General
- Recommended Age
- 2 to 5
- Recommended Grade
- p to k
- Recommended Reading age
- 2 to 5
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780888999924
- Publish Date
- Mar 2010
- List Price
- $9.99
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780888993373
- Publish Date
- Apr 1999
- List Price
- $15.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781773065311
- Publish Date
- May 2020
- List Price
- $6.99
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Where to buy it
Out of print
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Description
Winner of the Ruth Schwartz Award
Stella and her little brother are spending the day at the sea. Stella has been to the sea before and knows all its secrets, but Sam has many questions: "Does a catfish purr? Does a seahorse gallop?" Stella has an answer for them all. The only thing she isn't sure of, and neither are we, is whether Sam will ever come into the water.
Exquisite, evocative watercolors bring a diaphanous day at the beach alive in this perfect summer story. Gently humorous, Stella, Star of the Sea also captures the relationship between an older sister and her baby brother -- a responsibility that can be both lots of fun and very trying.
About the author
MARIE-LOUISE GAY has achieved international acclaim as an author and illustrator of children’s books. She has won many awards, including two Governor General’s awards, the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award, the Vicky Metcalf Award and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She has also been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Marie-Louise’s very popular Stella and Sam series has been translated into more than fifteen languages and is loved by children all over the world. Her recent books include Any Questions? and Short Stories for Little Monsters. She lives in Montreal. marielouisegay.com
Awards
- Winner, Ruth Schwartz Award
Editorial Reviews
This slice-of-life tale with its sunny, eccentric illustrations makes for an enjoyable trip to the seashore.
Publishers Weekly
Gay's [picture books] are completely invigorating and accessible to their young audience, providing a rich literary experience that nourishes both intellect and emotion.
Toronto Star
Gay's illustrations are bright and...whimsical
School Library Journal
