Glow: A Children's Guide to the Night Sky (In Our Nature)

Glow: A Children's Guide to the Night Sky (In Our Nature) introduces young readers to stars, planets, constellations and the stories connected with them. It combines practical sky-spotting guidance with moon phases, eclipses and illustrated astronomy content.

At a glance

Covers 15 stars, planets and constellations, with guidance on how to spot them.
Includes Orion's Belt, the Plough, the Great Bear, the Little Bear and the North Star.
Explains moon phases and the difference between solar and lunar eclipses.
Connects constellations with mythology and folklore, supported by illustrations throughout.

Price

£11.45Save 33%

Reference price: ~~£16.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines practical constellation-finding guidance with astronomy concepts and cultural stories.
The 64-page format offers a focused introduction rather than a broad reference work.
Feedback describes the book as informative and well illustrated.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Magic Cat Publishing
Publication date	11 May 2023
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	64 pages
Reading age	7 - 12 years
ISBN-13	978-1913520786

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	26.5 x 1.1 x 31.7 cm
Weight listed	1.05 kg

What to know before buying

The listing describes the intended audience as both readers aged 5+ and children aged 7 - 12 years. Consider the younger age as a suggested introduction, not a replacement for the stated reading-age detail.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Children aged 7 - 12 interested in the night sky, planets and constellation stories.
Adults looking for an illustrated introduction that combines sky observation with basic astronomy and mythology.

Less suited to

Readers seeking an advanced astronomy reference or detailed technical treatment.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 79 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights informative content and attractive illustrations. The description also connects ancient myths with modern science, which may suit readers who enjoy both factual astronomy and storytelling. The aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, though a smaller share is less positive, so they do not guarantee that every reader will respond alike.

Positive themes

Customers describe the book as informative and well illustrated.
Feedback notes the combination of ancient myths and modern scientific facts.

Frequently asked questions

What subjects does the book cover?

The listing describes stars, planets, constellations, moon phases, eclipses, navigating by the North Star and related mythology and folklore.

Is it suitable for a five-year-old?

The description calls it an introduction for readers aged 5+, while the product details give a reading age of 7 - 12 years. Use both as guidance when choosing for an individual child.

Does it include practical guidance for finding things in the sky?

Yes. The description says it explains how to locate famous constellations and asterisms, and how to spot the North Star and planets.