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Starman - by Matthew Cordell (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • Introduce young minds to the many iconic faces of David Bowie with this ethereal homage from Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell.
  • 4-8 Years
  • 10.88" x 6.78" Hardcover
  • 48 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography

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Book Synopsis



Introduce young minds to the many iconic faces of David Bowie with this ethereal homage from Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell.

David Bowie's countless devotees know that he was more than a musician, more than a celebrity; the trail of expression and creativity that he blazed is burning to this day, lighting a path for ages to come. But how to introduce that blaze to kids who weren't even born yet when he passed on?

In answer, Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell brings readers on the galactic journey of Bowie's life, with stops for each phase of his ever-transforming career. No cut-and-dry biography, Starman is the true story of a spirit driven to seek, to dare, and to continuously transform.



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The text is elevated by the author's use of questioning at the beginning of each section. . . . The illustrations vary from highly colorful to sparse while capturing Bowie's journey as he repeatedly reinvented himself in his efforts to honor his creative soul. . . . Expressive illustrations and engaging, informative text make this an exemplary picture book biography.
--School Library Journal (starred review)

Though Cordell's signature scratchy ink line remains a constant, every section earns its own visual look. . . . A reverent, restless paean to an artist "forever facing and embracing the change," this honors its subject by refusing to sit still.
--Publishers Weekly

A dreamy account. . . .
--Kirkus Reviews



About the Author



Matthew Cordell has written and illustrated many books for children, including Wolf in the Snow, which won the Caldecott Medal and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor; Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers; Evergreen; Cornbread and Poppy; Bear Island; and Wish. He is the illustrator of many more, often authored by Philip Stead, such as The Only Fish in the Sea, Follow that Frog!, and Every Dog in the Neighborhood. Matthew's books have been recognized as Best of the Year selections by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. He lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.88 Inches (H) x 6.78 Inches (W) x .25 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 48
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Publisher: Neal Porter Books
Theme: Music
Format: Hardcover
Author: Matthew Cordell
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 2026
TCIN: 1011594271
UPC: 9780823451555
Item Number (DPCI): 247-50-3188
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.3 pounds
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