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Moon / stars

You are Stardust
16 May 2016

You are Stardust

by Zoe | posted in: Elin Kelsey, Soyeon Kim | 1

You are Stardust written by Elin Kelsey (@elinkelsey), with artwork by Soyeon Kim combines philosophy, poetry and science into a mercurial, magical invitation to let wonder in and feel connected to the world around us. Through expressive, elegant and somehow … Continued

Evolution, Imagination, Moon / stars, Nature, Nonfiction, Sustainability
On the difficulties of sharing something you find exquisite
21 Apr 2015

On the difficulties of sharing something you find exquisite

by Zoe | posted in: Eva Eriksson, Ulf Stark | 13

Sharing something beautiful which means a great deal to you can be an awkward, even embarrassing thing to do. It can feel like going out on a limb. You take the risk of appearing sentimental and perhaps even slightly loopy. … Continued

Books in translation, Dads, Families, Humour, Moon / stars, Night-time, Sweden
Night Sky Watcher (and drawing with the light of stars)
28 Jan 2015

Night Sky Watcher (and drawing with the light of stars)

by Zoe | posted in: Raman Prinja | 10

Winter nights are undeniably great for cosy reading on the sofa, but they’re also often ideal for star gazing with kids. Early darkness, not long after getting home from school, combined with frosty, clear nights means that we’re able to … Continued

Moon / stars, Nonfiction, Planets, Space

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