Holy Night and Little Star

By Mitali Perkins, Khoa Le (Illustrator)

A timid star finds her courage to shine on a holy night.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Little Star loves her quiet spot in the sky over Bethlehem, but when Maker calls the galaxy to celebrate a holy night, she hesitates. Each task seems daunting until she's asked to shine. Discover how Little Star embraces her role, welcoming the Child and joining the celestial celebration. This enchanting tale reveals that even the smallest gifts are cherished, offering a heartwarming message about the true spirit of Christmas. Will Little Star find her place among the stars? Join her journey and uncover the magic of a night that changed the world.

From the publisher

A luminous and tender retelling of the Christmas story from National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins, author of Bare Tree and Little Wind, that is sure to become a cherished holiday favorite for families of faith. Little Star likes her usual spot in the night sky over Bethlehem. Every night, she twinkles above the hills and hopes that nothing will change. But one night, Maker gathers the galaxy! Holy Night is coming, and Maker wants the planets, Moon, and the stars to all take part. As Maker doles out jobs, Little Star holds back, each new role sounding too hard or too scary. But when Maker eventually calls on her to shine, Little Star discovers she is ready and able to welcome the Child and joins the other stars and planets in celebration. Khoa Le’s shimmering illustrations are the perfect complement to Mitali’s unique take on the Christmas story. Readers young and old will be captivated by Little Star’s journey as she discovers that Maker welcomes even the quietest gifts. Parents of faith will appreciate the message about the true gifts of Christmas and the foreshadowing of Jesus’ mission of salvation, making it a book families can enjoy together year after year.

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