Do you know what a star is?
Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me a Star!.The next instalment in the 'Don't Call Me a . . .' series:Get ready for a fun and fascinating adventure into the world of science for young readers!Ever thought all shiny things in space are stars? Or that everything swimming in the sea must be a fish? Think again!This brand-new picture book series turns science on its head with exciting adventure stories that bust common myths. Each book follows a curious child and their toy as they journey through space, the ocean, the forest and even prehistoric times - only to discover that things aren't always what they seem!Along the way, they'll meet amazing creatures and objects who set the record straight:
"Don't call me a star - I'm a moon!"
"Don't call me a fish - I'm a dolphin!"
"Don't call me an insect - I'm a spider!"
"Don't call me a dinosaur - I'm a pterosaur!"With lyrical storytelling, breathtaking illustrations and plenty of fascinating facts, this series is a perfect introduction to early STEM concepts. Each book wraps up with a fun fact file, making it a great way for kids to explore science, nature and the animal kingdom - all in an engaging, giftable format.Written by the brilliant Charlotte Guillain, fact-checked by experts and vibrantly illustrated by Sally Agar, these books are a must-have for curious young minds!

In Don't Call Me a Star!, adventurous duo Stella and Ted blast off into space in search of a star, but all the bright shining things they find insist that they are absolutely NOT a star! The reader is introduced to a meteor, the Moon, the international space station, Mars and a comet until FINALLY they find some stars. They also find a surprising creature that looks far too familiar to be a star - but is it . . .?