About this book
A gentle, hopeful story for young readers about wishes, wonder, and believing in yourself.
Why families love it
- Heartwarming read-aloud
- Themes of hope and self-belief
Themes
HopeWonderSelf-belief
What this story helps with
Hope is an abstract idea, and young children meet it long before they have a word for it. A story built around wishing and wonder gives a child somewhere concrete to put that feeling — which makes it far easier to talk about later, on a day when hope is harder to find. Reading it together also quietly signals something useful: that wishing for something big is not silly, and that the grown-ups in the room take it seriously.
Questions to ask while you read
- If you could wish for one thing tonight, what would it be?
- What is something you hoped for that actually happened?
- What helps you keep going when something takes a long time?
- Who would you tell first if your wish came true?
Try this together
- Go outside after dark and find one thing in the sky worth looking at together.
- Write or draw a wish, fold it up, and put it somewhere you will both find it again in a few months.
- Take turns naming one good thing you are hoping for this week.
A good moment to reach for it: Bedtime, the night before something your child is excited about, or any evening that needs to end gently.
Independent recognition
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Frequently asked questions
What format does A Shooting Star come in?
A Shooting Star is available as a paperback. Print copies ship from Amazon.
Where can I buy A Shooting Star?
You can buy A Shooting Star on Amazon, with copies shipped directly from the retailer.
What ages is A Shooting Star for, and what does it help with?
A Shooting Star is written for ages 3–8, and works well as a read-aloud. Hope is an abstract idea, and young children meet it long before they have a word for it. A story built around wishing and wonder gives a child somewhere concrete to put that feeling — which makes it far easier to talk about later, on a day when hope is harder to find. Reading it together also quietly signals something useful: that wishing for something big is not silly, and that the grown-ups in the room take it seriously.
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