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Shine! Hardcover – Picture Book, April 25, 2017

by Patrick McDonnell (Author), Naoko Stoop (Artist)
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A shining new picture book about learning to appreciate the wonders in your world and within yourself, by New York Times bestselling author Patrick McDonnell and Naoko Stoop, creator of Red Knit Cap Girl, a New York Times Best Illustrated book

Hoshi the sea star looks up in the sky and sees the stars shining. She wishes that she too could be in the sky amongst the brilliant stars--and as she imagines how much better it would be up in the air, she fails to appreciate the beautiful world that surrounds her underwater. It takes Hoshi's friends, old and new, to help her realize that her shine comes from within. With gorgeous illustrations depicting colorful underwater life, Shine! teaches about the wonders that can be found inside ourselves.

Naoko's gorgeous use of plywood as the canvas for her work offers the perfect texture and pattern to evoke waves and sea currents in the underwater scenes.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    8.38 x 0.5 x 10.38 inches
  6. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  7. Publication date
    April 25, 2017
  8. ISBN-10
    0316262781
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0316262781
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More picture books from Naoko Stoop! Red Knit Cap Girl is a little girl with a big dream—to meet the Moon. Simple prose and luminous pictures will remind readers that even small actions to solve big world problems. This adventure shines a light on the joy of reading and the importance of working together. A shining picture book about learning to appreciate the wonders in your world and within yourself. A heartwarming true story about an elephant, his unlikely bond with Cher, and his rescue and relocation to a wildlife sanctuary. The perfect gift for all of your loved ones, this gorgeously illustrated picture book celebrates creativity and a family's love.​

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PreS-Gr 1—Little Hoshi is a sea star who has her sights set on the sparkling sky. She wishes she were "up there, where all is fine. Up there, where I would shine!" Many listeners will relate to McDonnell's self-pitying protagonist, who thinks everything would be perfect, if only. The narrative is conveyed primarily in prose; rhymes are used twice to focus attention on the central struggle. As in Stoop's Red Knit Cap Girl, the use of a plywood canvas—to which acrylic, pencil, pastel, and ink have been applied and digitally manipulated—cleverly allows the grain of the wood to become the irregular lines of the ocean current or the heat radiating from the sun. The artist employs pattern, color, and scale to create surprises as the pages turn when Hoshi is imagining the wonders in the heavens (while missing the school of minnows, the vibrant coral, and the enormous whale passing by). The sea star's red orange coloring contrasts with the gray ocean depths, where she has retreated in despair. A chance encounter with an anglerfish, whose luminescence Little Hoshi envies, helps her learn the secret of shining: being happy with one's situation, with one's self. As she rises back to the water's surface, her heart glows. VERDICT A lovely but somewhat purposeful title to share one-on-one or with a small group. Fans of McDonnell and Stoop will appreciate the pleasing way the medicine goes down.—Wendy Lukehart, District of Columbia Public Library

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (April 25, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316262781
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316262781
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.38 x 0.5 x 10.38 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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  1. Patrick McDonnell

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    Patrick McDonnell’s beloved comic strip, MUTTS, has appeared in over 700 newspapers across 20 countries for nearly 30 years. Charles Schulz called it “One of the best comics strips of all time.” MUTTS has received numerous awards both for its artistic excellence and for its animal and environmental protection themes.

    McDonnell is the author of New York Times bestselling picture books, including The Gift of Nothing and the Caldecott Honor winning Me...Jane (a childhood biography of Jane Goodall). Both have been adapted as musicals for the Kennedy Center stage.

    His latest book, which will be released late September, is The Super Hero’s Journey in which Marvel super heroes go on the ultimate journey: to find the love within. McDonnell has collaborated with spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle on Guardians of Being and with Rumi translator-poet Daniel Ladinsky on Darling I Love You. Heart To Heart, a collaboration with His Holiness the Dalia Lama having an environmental theme, was released in early 2023.

    McDonnell was a member of the Board of Directors of The Humane Society of the United States for 18 years and currently serves on the boards of The Fund for Animals, The Charles M. Schulz Museum and D&R Greenway Land Trust.

    You can sign up to receive the daily MUTTS comic strip at MUTTS.com.

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    Naoko Stoop

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    Naoko Stoop's love of drawing began when she was a young child growing up in Japan. Naoko now lives and creates in Brooklyn, New York. She uses found materials including plywood and brown paper bags as her canvas. She has shown her work in a variety of galleries and stores in New York and hopes that, through her artwork, she can inspire the child within everyone. Her debut picture book "Red Knit Cap Girl" was named one of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book 2012. Naoko's website is www.redknitcapgirl.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful reminder to love ourselves for who we are and ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2017
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A beautiful reminder to love ourselves for who we are and to shine. Patrick McDonnell and Naoko Stoop created a beautiful collaboration, her art is soothing and his story is timeless. McDonnell is our families favorite children's book author, he always provides a wonderful message delivered in fun stories. We read books before bed everynight and McDonnells stories never get old.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another inspiring message
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2017
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Wow, Patrick McDonnell does it again! Terrific book, wonderful illustrations and arrived right off the shelves.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for small children
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2017
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Well written. Great for small children. My granddaughter loves it
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017
I got this at Barnes and Noble, but just had to leave a review here since the zero reviews so far don't do it justice. The art is beautiful. I'm surprised the illustrator isn't more well known. I love how she fills in all space with gorgeous colors without leaving lots of white, blank space in the background. I like to pause and admire the art before turning the page, something I don't do often with children's books.
The story itself is sweet. It might be a little cheesy to some, but the moral is good for children and adults. Basically the star fish, who spends so much time wanting to be like the stars in the sky, ultimately realizes the beauty of the ocean around him. It's a nice twist on the Grass is greener on the other side theme. I would like to see a collaboration between this author and illustrator again.
I love finding hidden gem books like this. Hopefully it becomes a classic. I'd be sad to see it remain so relatively unknown.
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J. Carroll
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect in every way. Well done!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2017
I look forward to reading MUTTS on Facebook - and then this book was released and I had to have it. I bought it for my soon-to-be born granddaughter. Her mothers have asked all their loved ones to gift a book to this Li'l Bit who isn't quite here yet. I gave her my old Illustrated Children's Library from 1956, showing our past ... and this book, showing our future. It's lovely, with great illustrations, and the perfect greeting to a new life. Well done!
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Annie O
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is visually stunning and has a wonderful message that hits on so many levels
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017
This book is visually stunning and has a wonderful message that hits on so many levels. Hoshi is a little starfish who wishes to live among the stars in the sky and so misses out on all the ocean beauty around her. But by the end of the book she realizes that her home is with her wonderful friends in the sea.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story about a starfish who realizes that grass might ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2017
Lovely story about a starfish who realizes that grass might actually be green enough right where she is (forgive the over-extended metaphor). This is a charming story about dreaming big and being content with what you have. I'm surprised McDonnell didn't illustrate this book himself but can hardly complain when Stoop's artwork is so vibrant and lovely.
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Beautifully illustrated with a wonderful message for children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What your heart desires is often in your own backyard
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This was a Christmas gift and the receiver loved the message. Beautiful art work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such a BEAUTIFUL illustration with a good storyline
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Such a BEAUTIFUL illustration with a good storyline. I highly recommend this book.
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Love the texture of the drawing. Good story line too.
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