TOUCH THE BRIGHTEST STAR

Magic happens every night. Wave good-bye and the sun sets. Press the firefly and it lights up! And of course, touch the brightest star, make a wish, and the night sky comes alive.

Christie Matheson is a master at combining the wonder of the natural world with the interactivity of reading. This companion to Tap the Magic Tree has beautiful watercolor depictions of the night sky, from sunset to sunrise, and collaged animals and details that make it come alive. Pitch perfect for the youngest child, for classrooms, and for parent-child reading time.

Christie Matheson is an editor for the parenting website and newsletter Stroller Trafic, and the author of the popular picture book Tap the Magic Tree, as well as the adult book Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style. Her writing about the environment, design, and other lifestyle topics has appeared in Martha Stewart’s Whole Living, Daily Candy, Women’s Health, The New York Times, and many other publications. She lives with her husband and two young children in San Francisco.