Hopper and Wilson Fetch a Star
The two stuffed-animal friends who traveled by boat in Hopper and Wilson (2011) now board a paper airplane to search for a star of their own. After stopping on the moon to rest, the pals spot a bright, beautiful star, before Hopper the elephant takes a nap and Wilson the mouse wanders off. When Wilson suddenly feels lost, the sight of the star that the friends had spotted earlier guides him back to Hopper. Simply written and precise, the text reads aloud beautifully. Meanwhile, the beguiling mixed-media illustrations transport viewers into an awe-inspiring yet cozy vision of space. The new Hopper and Wilson book provides a fine balance of adventure and reassurance. Preschool-Grade 2. --Carolyn Phelan