Stars Above Us

Written by Geoffrey Norman · Illustrated by E. B. Lewis and E.B. Lewis

A girl finds comfort in stars while her father is away at war.

3.6 Goodreads · 84 ratings

32 pages· 1,140 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· AD490L

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Bookroo's summary

Amanda fears the dark, but her soldier father shows her its wonders—fireflies, crickets, and stars. When he leaves for war, he places glowing stars on her ceiling, a shared connection across the world. As Amanda gazes at their special star, she knows her father is looking too, bridging the distance with love and light. Will these stars keep their bond strong despite the miles? Discover how a little girl's courage shines in the night, offering hope to those missing a loved one.

From the publisher

A little girl and her soldier father find a way to be close even when he?s away at war

Amanda is scared of the dark. But her dad can fix that. He shows Amanda all the wonderful things that live in the dark, like fireflies, crickets, and stars. And when her father has to go away, he even puts glowing paper stars on Amanda?s bedroom ceiling, so she can look at their special star while he?s away and know he?s on the other side of the world looking at it too, and thinking of her.

Stars Above Us is an affecting, beautifully illustrated narrative tailor-made for children who?ve ever lived without a parent.

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