Childrens Christian Christmas Holiday Picture Books Pre K Storytime

The Star

Name: The Star
Rating: 3.74 (43 reviews)
Author: Michele Breza

Michele Breza November 1, 2015

3.74 43 Ratings

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Synopsis

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

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