Common Sense Media Review
Nighttime animals rule in stunning book of rhymes.
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What's the Story?
LOVE UNDER THE STARS takes the reader on a journey after dark, showcasing several wild animals and how they interact with each other to stay comfortable and safe at night. The first page begins with "Love is..." and each succeeding page follows a rhyming formula that explains how the animals show love.
Is It Any Good?
Like its companion book, this simple tale boasts a powerful message in a gentle way. There's love to be found on every page of Love Under the Stars, with easy-to-follow rhymes and illustrations kids will be awed by. Author Katy Tanis' celebration of nighttime love would make a welcome addition to any young child's bedtime routine and anyone's baby bookshelf.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how each animal pair or family shows compassion. What does this look like for the fireflies? For the foxes?
How do the animals show teamwork at night?
If your favorite animal doesn't appear in the book, what do you imagine they do at night?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Katy Tanis
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Animals ( Wild Animals ) , STEM
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Mudpuppy
- Publication date : March 19, 2024
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 0 - 2
- Number of pages : 24
- Available on : Hardback
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : December 2, 2025
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