The story behind the classic and universally recognized rhyme! This
luminous picture book biography shines a light on the little-known poet
and author of the beloved lullaby.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.
Did you ever wonder who wrote that famous verse?
In the days when most girls were brought up to run a home, Jane Taylor
had a different kind of education in the English countryside, where she
was inspired by nature and the stars, and dreamed of becoming a writer.
But in the late 1700s, it was not considered proper for women to be
writers. Jane and other female poets were shunned, unable to use their
own names when published.But Jane did write, and she never forgot her
love for the beauty of nature and the glow of stars, or her desire to
write for children. Her published poetry became universally known for
generations to come: Twinkle, twinkle little star.
This lyrical and luminous biography shines a light on the unsung poet
who wrote the words of our most enduring lullaby, and features stunning
artwork reflecting the world, the stars, and the story behind the poem
that we all know so well.