I am so happy to have had the opportunity to review an advanced listening copy of the REACH FOR THE STARS audiobook. We are big fans of Emily Calandrelli in our house!

REACH FOR THE STARS is such a sweet story and was an absolute joy for me to experience with my children! I love the tenderness each precious moment of the story offers from the view of the caregiver. It evokes so many emotions as you go through the different experiences and shared discoveries, with hope and wisdom bestowed along the way. Fun bonus: There are several parts that made me grin wider and think "That is SO Emily!"

Emily Calandrelli narrates the book herself, which made the story all the more beautiful to read knowing she wrote it for and dedicated it to her daughter. The intonation and pacing of her narration is perfect. However, the sounds that play in the background were a bit distracting for my oldest (age 11) and I, though my daughters (ages 3 and 4) didn't seem to mind them.

Overall, the REACH FOR THE STARS audiobook is wonderful! I am eager to get my hands on a copy of the physical book because I imagine the illustrations are out of this world!

*Special thanks to MacMillan Audio and Netgalley for the free audiobook copy of this book for review.