"Starry Messenger" by Peter Sís explores the life and discoveries of Galileo Galilei. Through stunning illustrations and poetic text, the book captures Galileo's passion for astronomy as he seeks to uncover the mysteries of the universe. The story reflects his journey from a curious child to a groundbreaking scientist, emphasizing themes of curiosity, imagination, and the pursuit of truth. As he gazes through his telescope at the stars, readers are invited to share in his awe and wonder, ultimately illustrating the impact of his work on our understanding of the cosmos and the importance of following one's passion for knowledge. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 1996 by Barefoot Books Ltd .

Peter Ss is an internationally acclaimed illustrator, author, and filmmaker. He was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, and attended the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague and the Royal College of Art in London. Peter is a seven-time winner of The New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year, a two-time Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree, and has won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal twice. Peter's books, Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei, Tibet through the Red Box, and The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain were all named Caldecott Honor books by the American Library Association. The Wall was also awarded the Robert F. Sibert Medal. In addition, Peter Ss is the first childrens book illustrator to win the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. He was chosen to deliver the 2012 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture for the Association for Library Service to Children. Peter won the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award. This award is considered the most prestigious in international children's literature, given biennially by the International Board on Books for Young People. Peter Ss lives in the New York City area with his wife and children.