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A book review of The Secret Galaxy by Fran Hodgkins, Photographs by Mike Taylor. A Tilbury House Nature Book

A book review of The Secret Galaxy by Fran Hodgkins, Photographs by Mike Taylor. A Tilbury House Nature Book

Stars: *****

Tilbury House Publishers (2020)
Children’s Nonfiction Picture Book>Astronomy
32 pages

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links.

Summary: A lyrical narrative voice (the voice of the Milky Way galaxy itself) is augmented by sidebars filled with amazing facts and insights about our galaxy, and by extension, our universe.

  • Inspired by Tilbury House’s award-winning, Kirkus-starred book The Secret Pool (2013).
  • A lyrical narrative voice (the voice of the Milky Way galaxy itself) is augmented by sidebars filled with amazing facts and insights about our galaxy, and by extension, our universe.
  • Features Mike Taylor’s extraordinary night sky photography and breathtaking NASA images of the births and deaths of stars and galaxies.
  • Combines a read-aloud bedtime story with accessible, scientifically accurate sidebar features.
  • The perfect book for a budding stargazer or astronomer.

The Tilbury House Nature Book series brings the natural world to life for young readers. Each book aims for the highest standards of scientific accuracy and storytelling magic. Includes colour photography.

The Secret Galaxy

This picture book is perfect for your budding astronomy lover. The book is written as if the Milky Way galaxy is talking to the child who is reading the book. The book has full-colour photography and NASA images of space. Learn more about the milky way galaxy in a fun way.

Besides the “story” as told by the Milky Way the sidebars have interesting tidbits of information. You will also find information on the photographs. It’s a cute little book, perfect for the space lover.

It’s good for a range of ages. I read it to my 8 and 11 year old while we were learning about space. It would be good for ages 5+ if an adult or older child is doing the reading. To read to self, 9+. This would make a great bedtime story too. Like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star but in book form and a little more in depth.

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About Kathleen

I've been a nonfiction lover for as long as I can remember. I love children's nonfiction as well and love to share my knowledge and the books I gained them from, with the world. I wish more people would give nonfiction a chance.