Don't Call Me a Star! : A fun, fact-filled adventure that sets the record straight!

Author: Guillain, Charlotte

Reading age: from c 3 years

Published on 23 July 2026 by Quarto Publishing PLC (words & pictures) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Don't Call Me A' series.

Paperback | 32 pages
215 x 216 x 5 | 136g

Do you know what a star is? Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me a Star!Join adventurous duo Stella and Ted as they blast off into space in search of a star. But along the way, they meet lots of bright and shining things that insist they are absolutely NOT a star! There's a meteor, the Moon, the international space station, Mars and a comet . . . until finally they find some stars! Part of the 'Don't Call Me a . . .' picture book series which turns science on its head with exciting adventure stories that bust common myths, fact-checked by experts. Each book follows a curious child and their toy as they journey through space, the ocean, the forest and even prehistoric times – only to discover that things aren’t always what they seem!  Each book wraps up with a fun fact file, making it a great way for kids to explore science, nature and the animal kingdom – all in an engaging, giftable format.   With vibrant illustrations and plenty of fascinating facts, this series is a perfect introduction to early STEM concepts – a must-have for curious young minds!   Also available in the series: Don't Call Me an Insect!, Don’t Call Me a Dinosaur!, Don’t Call Me a Fish!