When Grandad was younger he was an astronomer: he knows all about the stars and can tell wonderful stories about them. But now Grandad’s getting older and he’s starting to forget things including the stories that he has always known so well. And then he forgets his granddaughter’s name.
But the love between them doesn't dim - thanks to the wonders of the stars in the galaxies and all the stories about them.
Fascinated by her grandad, a famous astronomer, a little girl could listen to his star stories for hours. But one day he starts to forget the constellations and eventually he can’t even remember her name.
Discover how love can reach across galaxies whether stars shine brightly or grow dim.
Frances has always loved reading children's books and is delighted to be writing them as well! She studied Archaeology, Anthropology and Classics at the University of Cambridge, and has worked in journalism and as a teacher of English as a Second Language. Her interests include children's literature, theatre and plants. Sophia O’Connor is an illustrator based in Cornwall creating hand drawn illustrations. Her portfolio spans narrative, decorative and reportage illustration. The materials she work with are predominantly pen & ink as well as other mixed media, combining intricate mark making with looser tonal brush strokes. Sophia O’Connor is an illustrator based in Cornwall creating hand drawn illustrations. Her portfolio spans narrative, decorative and reportage illustration. The materials she work with are predominantly pen & ink as well as other mixed media, combining intricate mark making with looser tonal brush strokes.