This month, we’re giving away five copies of the stunning new book Wish Upon a Star: The Science, Magic and Meaning of Stars published by Flying Eye Books!
This beautifully illustrated book is a children’s guide to the science, stories and symbolism of stars, exploring their role across cultures, histories and scientific discovery. Bursting with facts, myths and cosmic wonder, Wish Upon a Star is perfect for curious young minds who want to understand how stars shape our world and our imagination.
✨ Learn about different types of stars, constellations and galaxies
🧭 Discover how stars have been used for navigation across the centuries
🎨 Explore how stars have inspired art, stories and mythology around the world
🔭 Find out how scientists study stars and what they reveal about the universe
Whether your child is into science, space, history or storytelling, this magical journey through the cosmos is a brilliant companion to our space-themed issues of Whizz Pop Bang!
How to enter
To win one of five copies of Wish Upon a Star, simply answer this question in the comments:
Which of these is a constellation?
a) The Dolphin
b) The Spoon
c) The Big Dipper
This competition closes at midnight on 31st October 2025. Find full terms and conditions here.
🌌 Good luck, stargazers!
Wish Upon a Star makes a perfect gift for any child who loves space, storytelling or science – and it’s the ideal companion to Whizz Pop Bang: Rocket RIders. Not yet a subscriber? Start your subscription here and blast off into a universe of fun!
Zephram says:
The Big Dipper
Leelah says:
Big dipper
Steph says:
The dolphin 🐬
Tarnyia Ash says:
The big dipper
Emily Mogg says:
C) the big dipper
Maryam says:
Big Dipper
Rosemary Allan says:
The big dipper
Rebecca Metelko says:
The big dipper
Ethan Wilson says:
The Dolphin
Chris Roberts says:
c) The Big Dipper
Sally Peacock says:
They are all constellations
Sal Moonsong says:
The Big Dipper is a constellation
Zephram (5) says:
The Big Dipper
Theresa says:
Big Dipper
Daniel Norton says:
Big Dipper
Leo says:
The Big Dipper
Hannah Borrett says:
The big dipper
Nikki says:
The Big Dipper
Hugo Nicholls says:
Big Dipper
Nathan Martin says:
C) Big Dipper
Lidia Seeruthun says:
The big dipper
Nishaa says:
Big dipper x
Sunil says:
c) The Big Dipper
Alys pinder says:
The Big Dipper
Claire says:
C the Big Dipper
Megan Stannett says:
Big dipper
Ruth says:
Answer c big dipper, 🤞my son would love this book 😍
sarah says:
big dipper
Ben Clarke says:
Big Dipper