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Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2019
My Pet Star
Written by Corrinne Averiss · Illustrated by Ros Beardshaw
A girl finds a lost star, nurturing it until it's time to let go.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 163 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
A young girl discovers a lost star and takes it home, treating it with love and care. As she reads to it and tucks it in at night, the star shines brighter. But when the time comes to say goodbye, will she find the strength to let go? This enchanting tale explores the beauty of kindness and the bittersweet nature of parting.
From the publisher
A magical story about the importance of kindness and friendship, perfect for sharing at bedtime. When a little girl finds a lost star, she takes it home and cares for it, just like a beloved pet. She reads it stories, makes it special snacks and tucks it into bed at night. The more she cares for the star, the brighter it glows. Until, one day, it’s time to let go … A heartfelt story about caring for others and learning to let go, from BAFTA award-winning writer and CILIP Greenaway-nominated author Corrinne Averiss and beautifully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Rosalind Beardshaw Winner of the Sainsbury’s Book of the Year Award 2018, Stockport Children’s Book of the Year 2020, and BookTrust’s Pyjamarama campaign pick 2020
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 0–5
- Audience
- Board
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- July 21, 2020
- First published
- September 5, 2019
- Publisher
- Orchard Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Board Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781408353660
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