Star Mother's Youngest Child (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780618615094)

Once upon a Christmas, there was an old woman who lived in a hut at the edge of the forest, with only her old dog, Uproar, to keep her company. The old woman had only one wish: to celebrate a real Christmas, with a tree and presents and candles and food. Just once.

High up in the heavens, Star Mother's youngest child makes a wish, too. "Mother!" he wails, "just once I want to celebrate Christmas like they do down there!" So Star Mother sends him to earth, where he finds a hut and knocks on the door . . .

In this original, heartwarming fable, Louise Moeri tells the story of an unlikely friendship and how it made two Christmas wishes come true.

"In three words I can state clearly why I wanted to be a part of the children's book field: Trina Schart Hyman. In 1975, the year I graduated from college, I won a literary prize for my own writing and with the money I bought books. One book in particular altered the course of my life: STAR MOTHER'S YOUNGEST CHILD. Both the story and Trina's heartfelt illustrations propelled me to be a part of the wondrous world of children's books. I still have my first edition copy, a bit tattered from frequent readings and poring over Trina's artwork. Whenever I needed encouragement this book, with all its magic, gave me that artistic boost." Olivier Dunrea, author.

Author: Louise Moeri
ISBN-10: 0618615091
ISBN-13: 9780618615094
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.13lbs
Size: 6.00h x 5.18w x 0.17d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 71283 / Star Mother's Youngest Child


Review Citation(s):
Ingram Children's Advance 10/01/2005 pg. 75
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 41 - Superior,Well Above Average