About the Book Joe is starstruck, determined to find his way up, up, up to the magical lights in the night sky. In your dreams! his pals say. But when Joe and his dad put their heads and hearts together, theres no stopping them. Together they climb ladders, construct towers, and launch rockets in a tireless quest to reach the unreachable. Airy and playful, Gill Smiths dynamic illustrations perfectly complement David Almonds ebullient tale of sky-high courage--and the power of the imagination to pilot a dream--in a picture book adventure for stargazers and sidekicks of all ages.-- Book Synopsis Hans Christian Andersen Award winner David Almond conjures the imaginative bond between a father and son as they pool their resources to defeat gravity and realize a dream. Joe is starstruck, determined to find his way up, up, up to the magical lights in the night sky. In your dreams! his pals say. But when Joe and his dad put their heads and hearts together, theres no stopping them. Together they climb ladders, construct towers, and launch rockets in a tireless quest to reach the unreachable. Airy and playful, Gill Smiths dynamic illustrations perfectly complement David Almonds ebullient tale of sky-high courage--and the power of the imagination to pilot a dream--in a picture book adventure for stargazers and sidekicks of all ages. Review Quotes A loving father supports his sons desire to soar among the stars. . . . Almonds trim text--with enough repetition and simplicity to engage emerging readers--leaves space for Smiths narrative contributions. . . . An uplifting story featuring a child with big dreams and playful, responsive parenting. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Smiths mixedmedia illustrations capture the storys drama and the occasional madness of their attempted flights as well as the storys joyful conclusion. . . Almond has written a captivating picture book for young children. Kids will revel in the spirit of adventure and creativity that Joe and his father share. A satisfying narrative for stargazers who have wondered, What if . . . --Booklist (starred review) In this gentle picture book from Almond, a young boy dreams of finding a way to the stars. . . . Words and images take on equal parts in conveying story and emotion. . . . Almonds pared-back, rhythmical text adeptly enacts the musicality of everyday language, making the book perfect for reading aloud. A paean to resourcefulness, creativity and collaboration, this quietly jubilant picture book is ideal for parents and children to share. --School Library Journal About the Author David Almond is a beloved author of picture books, novels, and graphic novels for children, including The Dam , illustrated by Levi Pinfold; War Is Over , illustrated by David Litchfield; The Tale of Angelino Brown , illustrated by Alex T. Smith; My Dads a Birdman and The Boy Who Climbed into the Moon , both illustrated by Polly Dunbar; The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas , illustrated by Oliver Jeffers; Brand New Boy , illustrated by Marta Alts; Skellig ; Clay ; Kits Wilderness ; and many more. His awards include a Carnegie Medal, two Whitbread Awards, an Eleanor Farjeon Award, a Michael L. Printz Award, and a Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international prize for childrens book authors. David Almond lives in England. Gill Smith is the acclaimed illustrator of Marias Island by Victoria Hislop and Saving the Butterfly by Helen Cooper. She lives in England.