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A baby penguin tries to catch a shooting star for his mama’s birthday, but gets lost along the way. Will Kip ever get the chance to show his mama how much he loves her? Find out in this charming story that celebrates the power of love and the special bond between mother and child.
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A baby penguin wants to show his mama how much he loves her, so he tries to catch a shooting star for her birthday. Kip chases the star as fast as he can, but it disappears before he gets close. Determined to find the star, Kip continues on, but soon finds himself lost in a strange place surrounded by scary creatures. Will Kip ever get the chance to show his mama how much she means to him? Find out in this charming story that celebrates the power of love and the special bond between mother and child.
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Star for Mama, a by Ashling Kwok beautifully captures the special bond between mother and child, celebrating the joys found in simple moments together. The book is described as ideal for shared reading time, offering a comforting and magical experience featuring delightful characters, including a penguin and the enchanting presence of a caring mother.
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ISBN: 9780648964131
Publisher: Little Pink Dog Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 October 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: Little Pink Dog Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Kathy Creamer
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 253.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 385g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Ashling Kwok is a children’s author who has been published by Little Pink Dog Books, EK Books and Yellow Brick Books. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a Diploma in Editing and Publishing. Ashling is a CBCA committee member and is represented by the Creative Kids Tales Speakers Agency. Kathy Creamer is an award-winning writer and illustrator of many children’s books. Her work has been published by Oxford University Press, Reed International, and many other publishing houses. Kathy has also written award-winning biographical stories for adults and has created storyboards, written content, and animation for digital productions, as well as toy and puppet designs for educational companies.
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