A Way to the Stars : A delightful picture book about the powerful bond between father and son, from the award-winning author of SKELLIG

Author: Almond, David

Family & home stories (Children's/YA)

Published on 6 February 2025 by Walker Books Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 32 pages
280 x 210 x 4 | 166g

An enchanting and heart-warming story that will make you want to reach for stars.

Joe wants to find a way to the stars. With the help of his dad, he builds a ladder, a tower, even a rocket to go up, up, up… Oh no! Crash, bang, wallop! What next?Together, the pair jump on pogo sticks and build sheds to paint their dreams and find a way. An uplifting and magical tale of sky-high courage, imagination and the bond between father and son that will make your heart soar. Written by internationally acclaimed author David Almond and brought to glorious life by award-winning illustrator Gill Smith in their first collaboration.

'For a soaring story of the loving bond between parent and child, A Way to the Stars… is sheer delight.' The Guardian'Gently funny, emotionally warm, this magical story is a reminder of how important the bond between parent and child can be.' Daily Mail