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32 pp.
| Putnam
| September, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-0-399-24724-8$16.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
E. B. Lewis.
Amanda's soldier father helps her overcome her fear of the dark by showing her the wonders of the night sky. Together, they make glow-in-the-dark stars for her room, forging a bond that sustains them when he goes overseas for a dangerous tour of duty. Lewis's illustrations depict the family's interactions from varying perspectives, and he deftly executes the nighttime scenes.