In this expanded version of the favorite nursery rhyme, Iza Trapani takes the earliest readers on a journey across the night sky. With playful verse and bright illustrations Iza Trapani introduces us to our irresistible young heroine as she wishes upon a mischievous, twinkling star. Granting her wish, the little star takes her on a dazzling and daring trip among swirling planets and beaming stars for one magical night. This new spin on the much-loved classic is a wonderful gift for even the littlest stargazers. Over 1 million copies in print!
The Little Star is a poem I had written years ago. I have my star up in the sky, shining down on me. God has named my star a special name. It had been shining down on me the day I was born. Up in the sky, it shines love. When I go, it will fall to the ground. God will gather me in his arm; I am a special star to him. Shining his love on me. When I look up at the sky, I know he's there for me. Writing comes from your heart. When you feel love and have tears come, writing comes from your soul. I would like children to know their star is there. Up in the sky.
The first to arrive and the last to leave the Little Star had much to see. Ever wondered what it is like to be a star? The Little Star lets you travel the galaxy along with constellations like Orion, Pegasus, and Lepus, as they capture the night.
The Star family is overjoyed when their newest Little Star is born. Everyone in the rock pool celebrates, but their excitement is soon taken away when the Little Star becomes very ill and dies. How will the Star family cope with this tragic loss? How will the other animals in the rock pool deal with the news and support the family? Will the rock pool ever be the same again? The Little Star tells the true story of the Mortimer family and how they coped with the death of their precious baby boy, Charlie, and supported their two boys, Harry and Adam. It includes their brave decision to bring baby Leo into the world. It aims to support families who have been through a similar experience and provides information and discussion questions to help children deal with the death of a baby.
This little story can be shared and enjoyed by all ages. It is the story of a little star that feels left out and forgotten but later on is given a tremendous opportunity. Read and enjoy!