Book Review: Starry Skies: Learn about the Constellations Above Us by Samantha Chagollan, Nila Aye

Starry Skies: Learn about the Constellations Above Us is a nonfiction picturebook written by Samantha Chagollan and illustrated by Nila Aye. Every night, the sky is filled with stars that tell a thousand tales. Brave warriors, regal queens, fierce beasts -- they all parade across the starry skies each night. 

Starry Skies is a very simple picturebook that show and names a series of well known constellations in a fun way. I like the way they frame the constellation in make believe play that young readers can connect with and enjoy. The artwork is adorable, and does a good job of outlining the vision of the constellation along with the stars and the framing stories. I also like that at the end a few of the constellations are shown in groups depending on if they appear in the spring or autumn sky and that its mentioned that which stars you see depend on where you live and the season. I though that there could have been a mention of which you are likely to see together, or maybe where to spot the most common depending on hemisphere. However, this is a basic introduction that just might inspire young readers to go out with their families and do some star gazing of their own. 

With brilliant illustrations by Nila Aye, you will see the shapes of each constellation, and imagine what they might look like when you look up into the dark sky above. This introduction to astronomy is all you need to start learning about stars, so get ready, star hunters, and look to the skies!