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Leave time for wonder. Walt Whitman's "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" is an enduring celebration of the imagination. Here, Whitman's wise words are beautifully recast by New York Times #1 best-selling illustrator Loren Long to tell the story of a boy's fascination with the heavens. Toy rocket in hand, the boy finds himself in a crowded, stuffy lecture hall. At first he is amazed by the charts and the figures. But when he finds himself overwhelmed by the pontifications of an academic, he retreats to the great outdoors and does something as universal as the stars themselves... he dreams.
Is When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 5 and up.
This gentle picture book celebrates imagination and experiential learning over rote academics. No content concerns—perfect for young dreamers.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following a boy who leaves a boring classroom to explore the stars and dreams outside.