Publisher Description

An enlightening and informative book about the astronomer and everything she (or he) does. For stargazers ages 5 years and up.Stars and planets! The astronomer knows a lot about them. With telescopes, computers, and a lot of patience, she studies the universe. Sometimes, she even travels to an observatory in the mountains, because up there, she can see space even better through the telescopes!

Author Biography

Liesbet Slegers (1975, Belgium) studied Graphics and Illustrations at the Saint-Lucas institute of Antwerp. She works as a fulltime graphic designer and illustrator. With her simple, recognizable style and vivid colours she knows how to attract the attention of every toddler. In her many books, Slegers frequently focuses on "the first experience of a toddler," a time she characterized as "exciting but also very scary! I try to help them with my books," she added, "and also try to give the parents or teacher some assistance!"

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Featured on CBCBook's March Hot Off the Press list!

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Featured on CBCBook's March Hot Off the Press list!

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From bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers Diverse lead character New entry in the bestselling 'Profession' series Teaching children about what astronomers do Informative non-fiction picture book For ages 4 and up

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