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Star in the Jar

Sam Hay author Sarah Massini illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:11th Jan '18

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Up high, in the dark, dark sky … a message: LOST, ONE SMALL STAR.

An enchanting bedtime story, perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers' How To Catch a Star.

When a little boy stumbles across a special star, he puts it in a jar and takes it on adventures. Together with his big sister, he takes his special treasure with him everywhere – to the cinema, to the swimming pool and even to the toilet!

But the poor star is sad and misses its friends in the sky… Can the little boy and his big sister find a way to send the star safely back home?

'A cheery, warm-hearted tale, beautifully told' – Guardian

Sam Hay is the award-winning author of The Star Maker’s Apprentice and A Very Corgi Christmas. Sarah Massini is the award-winning illustrator of The Little Prince, retold to Louise Greig, and The Girl and the Dinosaur, The Girl and the Mermaid and The Velveteen Rabbit.

A cheery, warm-hearted tale, beautifully told', Imogen Carter, The Guardian

'An exceedingly enchanting story that encapsulates both the awe and wonder of the stars, the night sky and of the unique bond between siblings … Incandescently, radiantly, resplendently brilliant! It's a dazzling delight that will truly shine on your bookshelf', Mr E, The Reader Teacher

'Very special … a perfect bedtime tale', Read It, Daddy!, Blogger

'A warm, comforting read. Perfect for bedtime', Emma Perry, Awfully Big Reviews

'Full of warmth, this is a lovely story of siblings, friendship and doing what's right that is perfect for sharing just before sleep but too enjoyable to be restricted to bedtime reading only', Jillrbennett, Red Reading Hub

'The children are innocent believers who know that anything is possible. The big sister is steadfast and immensely supportive of her little brother, narrating the tale with great pride and compassion. Hay carefully keeps an even tone, never letting the whimsy descend into treacle and always maintaining a sense of wonder. Massini's lively and imaginative illustrations beautifully complement and enhance the text, providing additional insights into the children's activities and emotions. Many of the people they encounter are brown skinned; the siblings are shown as pale-skinned and dark-haired. Tender and loving', Kirkus Reviews

ISBN: 9781405284301

Dimensions: 275mm x 245mm x 2mm

Weight: 200g

32 pages