{"product_id":"like-a-diamond-in-the-sky-jane-taylors-beloved-poem-of-wonder-and-the-stars-9781547604272","title":"Like a Diamond in the Sky: Jane Taylor's Beloved Poem of Wonder and the Stars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2023 Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An engaging introduction to this Romantic-era poet.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Booklist\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe story behind the classic poem and song, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eDid you ever wonder who wrote that famous verse? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the days when most girls were brought up to run a home, Jane Taylor had a different kind of education in the countryside, where she was inspired by nature and the stars, and dreamed of becoming a writer. But then, it was not considered proper for women to be writers. But Jane did write, and she never forgot her love for beauty of nature and the glow of stars, or her desire to write for children. Her published poetry became universally known for generations to come: \u003ci\u003eTwinkle, twinkle little star.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lyrical and luminous biography shines a light on the unsung poet who wrote the words of our most enduring lullaby, and features stunning artwork reflecting the world, the stars, and the story behind the poem that we all know so well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Brown\u003c\/b\u003e holds an MFA in creative writing from Goddard College, and she teaches writing and music. She is the author of\u003ci\u003e Dancing Through Fields of Color\u003c\/i\u003e and a forthcoming picture book biography of Aristides de Sousa Mendes. She lives with her family outside of Chicago. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eelizabethbrownbooks.com\u003cbr\u003e@ebrownbooks \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecca Stadtlander\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and a fine artist, inspired by the beauty of everyday objects, the comforts of home, and the lush colors and landscapes of far-off places. Her work is featured in many children's books, editorial publications, stationery, home decor products, and book covers. She lives and works in her hometown of Covington, Kentucky. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ebeccastadtlander.com\u003cbr\u003e@beccastadtlander\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50448407003410,"sku":"9781547604272","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c41d5530-0dc6-4c87-ba33-4cc41ed70ab1.jpg?v=1729734937","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/like-a-diamond-in-the-sky-jane-taylors-beloved-poem-of-wonder-and-the-stars-9781547604272","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}