Star in the Jar

Written by Sam Hay

A boy finds a fallen star. Can he return it to the sky?

4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 512 ratings

32 pages· 331 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 500L

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy discovers a fallen star and keeps it in a jar, cherishing its glow. But when the sky beckons for its lost star, he and his sister must find a way to return it, even if it means letting go. Will they choose friendship over possession, and how will they say goodbye to their celestial friend? This enchanting tale explores the beauty of selfless love and the bittersweet nature of farewells.

From the publisher

What would you do with a fallen star?

When a little boy stumbles across a lost star, he decides to take care of it, putting it in a jar and carrying it with him everywhere. But when the sky calls out for its missing star, can the little boy and his sister figure out a way to return the star to its friends in the sky…even if it means saying goodbye forever?

This warm-hearted and enchanting bedtime story celebrates the rewards of true friendship.

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