What's Hidden in the Sky - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

"The stars have an uncanny ability to spark our imagination and curiosity and What's Hidden in the Sky brings that spark to life" --Chris Farrie, Quantum Physicist and Author of 8 Little Planets

"What's Hidden in the Sky returns the brilliant sky to children, and even to city dwellers, like myself, who are deprived of the opportunity to ponder the beauty of the universe."--Dr. Yuan-Sen Ting, Associate Professor in Astronomy and Computer Science, The Australian National University

Glance out the window from eight locations around the world and marvel at the animal constellations hidden in the night sky above.

This enchanting book invites readers to imagine themselves gazing at the night sky from different children's rooms around the world. Hold the windows on each page up to a light source, and constellations magically appear- celestial creatures that roam the sky before dawn.

What's Hidden in the Sky offers eight playful riddles that each suggest a different animal constellation hidden in the night sky, depending on the time of year and the viewer's location around the globe. This utterly unique child's-eye view of the stars overhead is sure to amaze and delight stargazers of all ages.

Review Quotes

"What's Hidden in the Sky is a lovely book that will introduce children to astronomy through an interactive Shine-a-Light technique. The beautifully illustrated pages draw readers in and the riddles keep children engaged. A perfect bedtime story for space enthusiasts!"--Saana Teittinen-Gordon, Neuroscience Major, @sciencebysaana on Instagram

"What's Hidden in the Sky is exactly the kind of book I longed for as a child obsessed with the cosmos! If you have a child whose eyes twinkle as they peer at the night sky, then Aina Bestard's book will only expand their fascination. With the help of a flashlight, they'll be on their way to discovering their new favorite constellation!"--Katya Echazarreta, Kat Voltage, Electrical Engineer & Science Show Host

"Aina Bestard takes us on a trip around the world to peer into the night's sky from the vantage point of our kin. The stars have an uncanny ability to spark our imagination and curiosity and What's Hidden in the Sky brings that spark to life." --Chris Farrie "Quantum Physicist and Author of 8 Little Planets"

"Growing up in a major city in Malaysia, the sky is always canopied with darkness. Nothing shows. How I wish I had a book like 'What's Hidden in the Sky'; the interactive Shine-A-Light brings constellations home. It returns the brilliant sky to children, and even to city dwellers, like myself, who are deprived of the opportunity to ponder the beauty of the universe." --Dr. Yuan-Sen Ting "Associate Professor in Astronomy and Computer Science, The Australian National University"

"Such a wonderful book! "What's Hidden in the Sky" does a great job of illustrating the constellations while providing perspective to the young reader, teaching them that different children from around the world will see different stars on the same night. It's a brilliant way to teach kids how the celestial sphere works and at the same time learn about new places on the globe! Helping them understand star positions and how that relates to your position on Earth - stellar geometry at its greatest!" --Athena Brensberger "Astroathens"

About the Author

Aina Bestard is an illustrator and textile designer who divides her time between Barcelona and Mallorca. As a little girl, her grandfather shared his artistic vocation with her by teaching her to draw. Bestard has studied graphic design and has worked for brands such as Miró Jeans, Women's Secret, and Camper. Her beautifully illustrated children's books have been published around the world.

Books in her immensely successful What's Hidden series have been published in more than a dozen countries, with over 200,000 copies in print. Titles include What's Hidden in the Woods?, What's Hidden in the Sea?, and What's Hidden in the Body.

Her most recent book, Paisajes perdidos de la Tierra, has been translated into 10 languages since its publication in 2021. It has been awarded the Prix Sorcières 21, one of the most prestigious literary awards in France, and Best Illustrated Book of 2020 by the Association of Booksellers of Northern Spain. It is also a finalist for the 2021 Andersen Prize in Nonfiction.

2019 Awards: Serra d'Or Critics Award - Knowledge ( Naixements bestials )
2019: Junceda Awards - Non-fiction Book Finalist ( Naixements bestials )
2018 Associazioni Autori di Immagini - LYRA per le Belle Arti ( What's Hidden in the Body? )
2018 Junceda Awards - Children's Book Finalist ( Què s'amaga dins el cos humà? )