Under the Milky Way Traditions and Celebrations Beneath the Stars

Under the Milky Way : Traditions and Celebrations Beneath the Stars
ISBN: 9781536200959
Publication Date: 1 January 2020

This celebratory picture book from Fran Lessac shines a light on beloved nighttime traditions under the starry skies of North America.

Beneath a blanket of stars, crowds cheer at Little League games, campers share fireside stories, bull-riders hold on tight, and sled dogs race through falling snow all under the Milky Way. Vivid artwork, engaging verses, and facts about the United States and Canada will captivate readers of all ages in a joyful offering from Fran Lessac.

Book Features:

• A delightful companion to Under the Southern Cross, perfect for classroom use. Can also be read independently.
• An evenly distributed exposition of beloved nighttime traditions from Alaska to Florida, Salem to Honolulu, Washington DC to the Prairie.
• From award-winning picture book creator Frane Lessac.

About the Author

Fran Lessac is the creator of A is for Australia, A Is for Australian Animals, Australian Baby Animals and Under the Southern Cross. She is also the illustrator of Pattan's Pumpkin, Midnight, The Donkey of Gallipoli, and The Greatest Liar on Earth as well as many other books for young readers.

She was born in the United States and now lives in Australia.