We have been sent a lovely book to review by Harper Collins. It’s the 10th Anniversary of ‘How to Catch a Star’ so we received the book in a lovely presentation box and it came with some lovely extras. The book itself (and a spare copy to giveaway, see below!), a poster, some lovely activity sheets, some glow in the dark stars and a very lovely star shaped USB stick, which has the activity sheets on it.
The book itself tells an enchanting story of a young boy who loves stars so much that he wants to catch one and have lots of adventures with it. Monkey loves stars too so it went down very well in our house.
Our favourite quote from the story is
“He thought he could fly up in his spaceship and just grab the star.
But his spaceship had run out of petrol last Tuesday when he flew to the moon”
Monkey very much enjoyed reading the book and looking at the pictures with his daddy!
And he loved the glow in the dark stars and the star shaped USB stick.
We also had great fun with the activity sheets, though some of them were a little advanced for Monkey he loved colouring all of them in 🙂
We then did a little star themed painting with a star cutter and a sponge cut in the shape of a star (well, I tried to cut it in the shape of a star! hehe It went a bit wonky! hehe
To my surprise Monkey did manage to stamp a few stars with the sponges, but then smeared them all over with his fingers hehe. Ah well, at least he had fun!
Overall it is a lovely lovely story that I am sure will be a family favourite for many years.
Out on the 27 March, the 10th Anniversary edition of How to Catch a Star is now available from Amazon for £12.99. (At the time of writing it actually looks as though the price is currently reduced to £9.09!)
Alternatively you can win a copy of this lovely book by entering the below competition!
I was sent the book for the purposes of this review but all views and opinions are my own. Winners will be contacted within 48 hours of the end of the competition. Competition is open to UK residents only and the book will be posted within a week from the end of the competition. I accept no liability for items lost in the post.
Aww… so into it. So many things that you can do with this set no? I am definitely joining in #letkidsbekids
Yes, so much! Lovely book too 🙂 xx
How to catch a star is the answer to the rafflecoptor question. We borrowed this book from the library a while ago and we loved it. this is a lovely giveaway. #letkidsbekids
It’s a great book isn’t it? xx
How to Catch a star.
This looks like such a lovely book, thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
It is really great, thank you xx
Love this book – such a nice story. Answer is How to catch a star.
Linking up #tried/tested
It is lovely isn’t it xx
This is such a lovely book and set, we are reading it at the moment too #TriedTested
Aww it is so sweet isn’t it? xx
we were lucky to take part in this opportunity too, such a fab book #triedtested
It’s great isn’t it 🙂 xx
We love this book. We’ve several Oliver Jeffer’s titles, and they’re all lovely. Fab review.
Thanks lovely, I’ve not read any of his before but definitely will look out for more of them as this is a very lovely book 🙂 xx
This sounds like a great book and fun activities. I love the finger painting. I really need to do more of it with my two. I am always nervous of the mess! Eeek. Great reveiw. #triedtested
Thank you, it is lovely! Ha ha I don’t blame you, though we have a pretty good rhythm down to keeping it fairly mess free thankfully now (touch wood!) xx
It’s a lovely book – great extension ideas. #Letkidsbekids
Thanks 🙂 xx
We have this pack, the book is lovely. I like the star painting Monkey is doing 🙂
Thanks for linking #LetKidsBeKids
I thought you did! It’s lovely isn’t it and nice to them some activities around a book 🙂 xx
I adore this book – I love all the extra activities you’ve done!
Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
Thank you, it’s such a sweet book 🙂 xx
This looks awesome Caroline. Looks like I must grab a copy as soon as it releases to public.
#letkidsbekids
It is lovely, definitely worth keeping an eye out for! xx
Looks like he thoroughly enjoyed the book and the activities! We always enjoy painting with foam shapes too 🙂
He really did! it was the first time I had tried to cut one up myself, and, erm i think i need a bit more practice hehe! xx
We have yet to read thsi book by everyone is talking about it. I love how monkey is always so engrossed in his paitnings, I think there is an artist in the making! #letkidsbekids
Ha ha he does always look so engrossed doesn’t he! I love his focus, who knows, maybe he will be? xx
This is such a lovely book, one of our favourites x #MiniCreations
it is lovely isn’t it xx
How To Catch a Star
c) How to Catch a Star
How to catch a star x
Lucas says – It goes without say that, as normal, has pulled it out of the bag with this awesome mini creations. Awesome job lil’ dude. Gotta say I am loving the outfits Monkey is wearing in this weeks post – especially the onesie and the bandana – VERY cool!!
Grace says – For once, I totally agree with Lucas – good job all round Monkey – one of our most awesome members of the GL Gang!!
Thanks for linking to #minicreations
haha thanks guys! xx