Starman: The Cosmic Voyage of David Bowie by Cordell, Matthew

Introduce young minds to the many iconic faces of David Bowie with this ethereal homage from Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell.

David Bowie's countless devotees know that he was more than a musician, more than a celebrity; the trail of expression and creativity that he blazed is burning to this day, lighting a path for ages to come. But how to introduce that blaze to kids who weren't even born yet when he passed on?

In answer, Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell brings readers on the galactic journey of Bowie's life, with stops for each phase of his ever-transforming career. No cut-and-dry biography, Starman is the true story of a spirit driven to seek, to dare, and to continuously transform.

Author: Matthew Cordell
Publisher: Neal Porter Books
Published: 09/01/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.10h x 7.30w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780823451555
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/01/2026
School Library Journal 06/01/2026 pg. 108
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2026
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2026 pg. 84

About the Author
Matthew Cordell has written and illustrated many books for children, including Wolf in the Snow, which won the Caldecott Medal and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor; Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers; Evergreen; Cornbread and Poppy; Bear Island; and Wish. He is the illustrator of many more, often authored by Philip Stead, such as The Only Fish in the Sea, Follow that Frog!, and Every Dog in the Neighborhood. Matthew's books have been recognized as Best of the Year selections by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. He lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.