An enchanting and heart-warming story that will make you want to reach for stars.

Joe wants to find a way to the stars. With the help of his dad, he builds a ladder, a tower, even a rocket to go up, up, up… Oh no! Crash, bang, wallop! What next?

Together, the pair jump on pogo sticks and build sheds to paint their dreams and find a way. An uplifting and magical tale of sky-high courage, imagination and the bond between father and son that will make your heart soar. Written by internationally acclaimed author David Almond and brought to glorious life by award-winning illustrator Gill Smith in their first collaboration.

"For a soaring story of the loving bond between parent and child, A Way to the Stars… is sheer delight." The Guardian

"Gently funny, emotionally warm, this magical story is a reminder of how important the bond between parent and child can be." Daily Mail

"For a soaring story of the loving bond between parent and child, A Way to the Stars… is sheer delight." - The Guardian

"There aren’t enough books celebrating the relationship between fathers and sons, so this magical story… is a very welcome addition… Gently funny, emotionally warm, this is a reminder of how important the bond between parent and child can be." - Daily Mail

"Almond… has been producing wildly imaginative picture books for young readers for many years… A Way to the Stars is a charming story about the bond between a father and son… This is an ode to faith and familial love." - The Big Issue

"A magical and uplifting picture book that explores the bond between a father and son." - Books for Keeps

"If you want a story to show resilience, then this A Way to the Stars is the go-to book!" - ReadingZone