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The Brightest Christmas Star

Brief Description
As the sun goes down on Christmas Eve, a little star rises up and watches over the celebrations below. One family hangs a wreath on their door, another plays on the beach, another gives a present to someone who needs it more. The little star shines... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Brightest Christmas Star

A little star reflects on the different ways families celebrate being together in this beautifully illustrated bedtime story that captures the magic of Christmas.

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As the sun goes down on Christmas Eve, a little star rises up and watches over the celebrations below.

One family hangs a wreath on their door, another plays on the beach, another gives a present to someone who needs it more. The little star shines brighter as they share in the joy and magic of this special night.

A heartwarming, contemporary lullaby for little ones to listen to as they snuggle up at bedtime, The Brightest Christmas Star gently acknowledges that Christmas means different things to different people, but at the heart of it all is love. A perfect gift for baby's first Christmas, or for families seeking a book that reflects the Australian Christmas experience in an inclusive way that doesn't focus on Santa Claus or traditional family structures.

'This delightful book is a true gift to the world' The Australian Women's Weekly

'A refreshing take on a story for Christmas . . . Exudes love while acknowledging that families and people celebrate Christmas in their own special ways. This really is a perfect gift for younger readers' Schooldaysmagazine.com

'Gentle, rhythmic language . . . stunning illustrations . . . If you're looking for a Christmas story that feels just right for Australian kids, this book is a perfect choice! It's a wonderful way to teach kids that love is at the heart of every Christmas celebration, no matter how it looks' Better Reading

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734423085

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 August 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Deb Hudson
  • Illustrated by Deb Hudson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 256.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Laura Motherway (Author)

Laura Motherway has spent 17 years delivering positively distracting programs for children and young people in hospital at the Starlight Children's Foundation and has worked as a singer, improviser, actor and director. She is currently the Strategic Creative Learning Manager for the cultural organisation FORM Building a State of Creativity, where she oversees creative learning programs including the Scribblers Literature Festival in Perth. The Brightest Christmas Star is her first book.

Deb Hudson (Illustrator)

Deb Hudson loves to draw bright, happy, colourful things. She has illustrated a number of children's books including The Golden Thread by Amelia Donnelly and the What Zola Did series by award winning author Melina Marchetta. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, three kids, energetic border collie and a bright yellow canary.

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