Stella is a Star
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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2025 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Stella is a Star

Written by Bernadette Peters · Illustrated by Liz Murphy

A pup dreams of being a ballerina, but can she embrace her true self?

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38 pages· 873 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

Stella, a pup with dreams of dancing as a pig ballerina, struggles with feeling unloved. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, will she learn to embrace her true identity and find acceptance? Follow Stella as she navigates the challenges of self-acceptance and the courage to follow her heart's desires. Can she find happiness by being herself, or will her dreams lead her astray?

From the publisher

Bernadette Peters and Liz Murphy-the terrific team behind the New York Times best-selling Broadway Barks-are back with a story about Stella, a pup who would rather be a graceful pig ballerina than what she really is: a dog no one seems to like.Bernadette Peters’ lovable Stella learns the lessons of self-acceptance, following her heart’s desires and, most important, that it’s okay just to be herself.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
38
Words
873
Reading age
4–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
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Publication
Published
May 31, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781609057749

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