Stardust
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Stardust

Written by Jeanne Willis · Illustrated by Briony May Smith

A girl learns she shines in her own way despite her sister's spotlight.

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32 pages· 292 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~200L
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Bookroo's summary

A young girl feels overshadowed by her sister's constant success, from finding lost treasures to winning contests. Her grandfather, however, sees her unique light. As they gaze at the stars, he shares a tale of stardust, revealing that everyone shines differently. This touching story explores self-discovery and the beauty of individuality.

From the publisher

One little girl dreams of being a star. But whether it’s finding Mom’s lost wedding ring or winning the costume prize, her big sister always shines brighter. A story about how everything and everyone is made of stardust and we all shine in different ways

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
292
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~200L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.8
F&P level
~G
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
502610
Publication
Published
January 1, 1960
First published
February 12, 2019
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536202656
LCCN
2019003722

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