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Children's Fiction Siblings

Stella, Star of the Sea

by (author) Marie-Louise Gay

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
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780888999924
    Publish Date
    Mar 2010
    List Price
    $9.99
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780888993373
    Publish Date
    Apr 1999
    List Price
    $15.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781773065311
    Publish Date
    May 2020
    List Price
    $6.99

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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

Marie-Louise Gay's profile page

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

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