How to Catch a Star (2004)
by Oliver Jeffers
This picture book, about a boy who wants to catch a star, is a simple story. The boy wishes he had a star. He makes a plan to catch one, he runs into conflicts, and eventually, his wish comes true. Simple, and yet such a wonderful picture book. Oliver Jeffers, of The Day the Crayons Quit fame, has illustrated How to Catch a Star beautifully. The pictures accompanying this sweet story are child-like, while still remaining fresh. The book as a whole is a winner!
Themes: stars, goals, brainstorming, perseverance, happy endings
(Search for the YouTube stop motions of this book. While they aren’t exactly true to the book, they are seriously darling!)
How to Catch a Star (2004)