Goodreads Summary:
Wonderfully spare, deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative paintings to celebrate the iconic imagery of our nation, beginning with the American flag. Each spread, sumptuously illustrated by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson, depicts a stirring tableau, from the view of the Statue of Library at Ellis Island to civil rights marchers shoulder to shoulder, to a spacecraft at Cape Canaveral blasting off. This book is an ode to America then and now, from sea to shining sea.
Local Reviews:
Gavin, Winesburg fifth grade: This book has amazing pictures and this book is truly inspiring to me. This book is about America and it's history. The pictures are colorful and really detailed. This book has great illustrations. This is the book I would vote for.
Kaylee, Winesburg sixth grade: I love the pictures in Blue Sky White Stars. The book is about America. The pages do not have a lot of words. But the illustrator did a great job telling the story through pictures. I also like that the pictures are bright and popped off the pages. I think Blue Sky White Stars will have a good chance of winning.
Ruthie, Winesburg sixth grade: In "Blue Sky White Stars" there are amazing illustrations! The book's story talks about how the United States is one nation woven together. The illustrations are large and show examples of what the story part of the book is saying. You should read this book if you are studying how our nation was formed. It also talks about how it was built up throughout history. This book might win the mock Caldecott award.
Alex, Winesburg fourth grade: The pictures are colorful and easy to read. The front cover makes the book look real. l like this book.
Brenden, Winesburg fourth grade: The book has cool pictures and beautiful words. I think you should read it. I think the words were great and I think you would like it. If I was allowed to pick a book for free from the library I would choose this book. I hope you read this book because it has cool pictures and cool words. I really hope that you read this book.
Andrew, Winesburg third grade: This book is pretty much about America. It had America colors. The pictures where colorful it was mostly blue red, and white. I liked this book because it had colorful colors.
Audrey, Winesburg third grade: There are very easy words. It tells you almost all of the colors. It is very interesting.
Eli, Winesburg third grade: The book is about the American flag and people that respect the flag. It's also freedom for people. I think the pictures are colorful.
Tammi, Berlin sixth grade: This book was really good because of the illustrations. The illustrations are so realistic.
Kylee, Berlin sixth grade The book has a very nice story. The pictures...ARE SO GOOD. It was by far the best. I love the story and the illustrations are amazing.
Caleb, Berlin fifth grade: This book lives up to its name.
Ethan, Berlin sixth grade: I really liked this picture book. It shows two different ways to say a sentence. In other words, it uses homophones and it also shows pictures about it! In conclusion, this book describes the country, flag, and people through homophones!
Denae, Berlin sixth grade: Blue Sky White Stars is a very touching story. I like how the story is talking about the flag, different examples of the colors, and how they match up with real objects.
Brady, Walnut Creek sixth grade: I like the pictures because they are really cool. I really liked this book. I think it will win the Caldecott.
Makayla, Walnut Creek fifth grade: This is an inspiring story. The illustrations are very detailed. This book is about phrases that sound the same but mean different things. All of these are related to the history of America. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to see really good illustrations or hear a really inspiring story.
Alex, Walnut Creek fourth grade: This book is inspiring. The illustrations are great and it is very colorful. The book includes lots of details. I would rate this book 9 of 10 stars. This is a great book.
Hannah, Hiland twelfth grade: I liked the flag and stars.