The Star

by Michele Breza

Librarian Note: Alternate Cover Edition for ISBN-10: 0996874704 / ISBN-13: 9780996874700.

"Journey with this tiny star as it seeks its purpose in the Milky Way Galaxy and discovers that it is destined to participate in a wonderful Christmas event."

Captivating character, vivid illustrations, and engaging storyline complement this spectacular and unique re-telling of the announcement of the birth of Baby Jesus.

This book has received three awards in 2016:
-- SILVER MEDAL WINNER in the 2016 Illumination Awards in the category of Holiday Books
-- FINALIST in the 2016 IAN Book of the Year Awards in the category of Children's Illustrated Books
-- 2016 PINNACLE Book Awards in the category of Children's Fiction

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime, Holiday, Christmas, Christian, Pre K

32 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2015

Reviews

[Lisa Fabian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is wonderful for children, young adult, and adults. I highly recommend for a fresh view of the familiar Christmas story.

[Shannon McGee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little star in the night sky wants to be special and part of something big. He gets his wish and shines brightly as an announcement to all about a special birth.

The illustrations are charming and whimsical. The stars feeling of wanting more and being special like other stars in the sky is relatable for most.

Although I understand the feeling of wanting and waiting to be special I feel like the the telling of the story was lacking. I wanted the story telling to match the adorable imagery and it fell flat.

I think the story idea is a good one but I feel the execution of the story is not where it needs to be.

[Doris Raines · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE STARS ITS ABOUT THE JOURNEY GREAT BOOK.

[Diamanda Publishing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michele BrezaThe Star

Excellent children's book for Christmas.
Unique story re-telling the birth of Baby Jesus.
Vivid and engaging illustrations complement the book.

This book is a SILVER MEDAL WINNER of the 2016 Illumination Awards!

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Star is a delightful tale of a star looking for it's purpose and wishing to be great. The dark illustrations with their barely there shadow trees in some cases and their easier to see colorful pictures in others make the book. I also love that the book introduces several constellations and explains the Star of Bethlehem. I would definitely recommend this book to small children. (I received this in a goodreads giveaway.)

[Jeanette Harding · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story was cute, however the design was dis-jointed. Some stuff was clearly clip-art style artwork from Adobe Illustrator mixed in with art other people had drawn. The font for the story was fine, but a terrible font was used in some of the illustrations.

I did get this book from a give-away.

[Michele Breza · Rating 5 out of 5]

The StarMichele Breza

SILVER MEDAL WINNER in the 2016 Illumination Awards!

[Jezire C Akin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adored this. I gave it to my niece and nephew after reading it myself. Such a sweet story about a star with a very important purpose. A great story for around Christmas time.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't like the illustration style. I liked the first part about stars and felt there was some sort of stigma at at the end about small and/or shooting star.