Dreaming of the Stars

Tom and his mother, who works the night shift at a hospital, live in a big city. Tom loves comics about the Astronaut Girl and dreams of someday making an intergalactic trip. And of course, he really wants to see the stars. But it’s impossible - not a single one can be seen in the artificially lit sky above the city when he goes out onto the fire escape of his apartment building.
But one day the young dreamer gets a chance to see the stars: despite being busy, Tom's hardworking mother finds a way to take him out of town - to arrange a real hike for her son. And she gives him a special night, which they spend together outside of the usual stressful routine.
For one magical night on the shore of the pond, the Milky Way in all its glory belongs to just the two of them! The boy discovers a new side of his mother; together they feel one with the universe, and after returning home, Tom cherishes these memories.
The story about Tom is complemented by interesting and educational information for young astronomers and their parents at the end of the publication - about constellations, light pollution of the sky, dark sky reserves and astrotourism.

Recommended reader age: 3+

Author: Jamie Hogan
Artist: Jamie Hogan
Translation: Evgeniya Podrezova
Year of issue: 2022
Publisher: Foliant
Pages: 32
Cover type: Hardcover
Dimensions: 280x217x10 mm
ISBN: 978-601-271-306-0