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Star

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Star by Artelle Lenthall is a delightful children's book that follows the journey of a spirited young mare as she navigates challenges and discovers her unique talents. Set in a vibrant countryside, the story emphasises themes of friendship, perseverance, and self-discovery, making it a charming and inspiring read for young readers.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you love heartwarming stories with enchanting illustrations that captivate a young reader's imagination. It's great for children who enjoy adventures and tales of friendship that inspire dreams.

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Star

Sometimes the future is brighter than we could ever imagine. We are all special. We all have a purpose, even if we don’t yet know what it is. If we just wait and never give up, it will probably be more incredible than we could have ever imagined. Follow the journey of an “ugly duckling” who becomes quite the star!

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Sometimes the future is brighter than we could ever imagine.

Like all of Star’s friends, it is a source of delight and beauty, but most importantly although Star doesn’t fully realise it; a guide. Unlike Star’s friends it’s small, doesn’t twinkle and is never gazed upon by anyone. How is Star supposed to accomplish its dream, while being so dismal? Helped and comforted by one of the angels, Star learns self-belief, patience and trust. Star is brave, hopeful and resilient and comes out every night over the little town even after years of never being noticed.

One special night Star sees a young woman, sitting, huddled on a donkey, shivering against the bitter cold. Star is so moved with compassion and love for this young woman that its own problems are forgotten. Star’s dream comes true that week and achieving it is easy, at first. Star guides the woman to safety and many, many people to her special family.

Star’s dream comes at a great cost, but Star earns both the gratitude of the special family and a place in hearts of all in the heavens, in the little town and beyond.

Star is the story of The Nativity told from the rather unusual perspective of The Christmas Star. Like all Nativity based stories it’s a story of Love, Wonder and Sacrifice. There are also themes of friendship, self-doubt and finding one’s place in the world/ finding and sharing one’s gifts and talents.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780648964001

Publisher: Little Pink Dog Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Little Pink Dog Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Margaret Dewar

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 252.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Artelle Lenthall is a primary school teacher and mother who loves picture books’ their ability to build relationships and impact upon the lives of children and adults alike. As a children’s writer, she hopes to share stories children will love to hear, read and lose themselves in. Margaret Dewar has worked as a full-time freelance artist for many years using pen, pencil, digital and mixed media. She has a great love for all sketching, cartooning and going anywhere her imagination takes her.

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