Written by Valentina Gottardi, Maciej Michno, and Danio Miserocchi
Illustrated by Valentina Gottardi
Translated from the Italian by Sylvia Notini
Published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Mom's Review
Who Hid the Stars? is a candid look at how artificial light has impacted plant and animal (including human) life. By focusing on specific species, the authors show readers the concrete changes in their sleep, feeding, and mating habits. The authors contrast animals who have been able to adapt to city lights with those who suffer irreparable harm. I appreciate how candidly the authors address the topic, explaining the benefits of artificial light and the harms, the ways that some animals have benefitted and some are being destroyed. The illustrations offer the audience a solid understanding of what each plant and creature affected looks like. The final section offers ways to minimize the impact of artificial light or mitigate its impact. Who Hid the Stars? is the best book on light pollution I've seen and one that treats the topic in an accessible way.
Mom's Review
Who Hid the Stars? is a candid look at how artificial light has impacted plant and animal (including human) life. By focusing on specific species, the authors show readers the concrete changes in their sleep, feeding, and mating habits. The authors contrast animals who have been able to adapt to city lights with those who suffer irreparable harm. I appreciate how candidly the authors address the topic, explaining the benefits of artificial light and the harms, the ways that some animals have benefitted and some are being destroyed. The illustrations offer the audience a solid understanding of what each plant and creature affected looks like. The final section offers ways to minimize the impact of artificial light or mitigate its impact. Who Hid the Stars? is the best book on light pollution I've seen and one that treats the topic in an accessible way.
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