Holy Night and Little Star: A Story for Christmas Perfect Picture Book Friday

When big news arrives in the galaxy, Little Star must choose between hiding her light, or shining courageously.

text copyright Mitali Perkins, 2023, illustrations copyright Khoa Le, 2023, WaterBrook

Little Star is happy shining her little light in the night sky, but when a big announcement is made to the galaxy, everything changes--Holy Night is coming! When Little Star is called upon to play a special role, she must face her fears and decide whether she will hide her light, or embrace the exciting news--and her own part in it!

With captivating illustrations and lyrical language, this heartfelt picture book creatively tells the story of the birth of Jesus, from the perspective of a little star learning the truth about Holy Night. This beautiful book is sure to become a favorite, perfect for Advent celebrations, Christmas family traditions, or year-round reading. 

Title:  LITTLE STAR AND HOLY NIGHT: A STORY FOR CHRISTMAS

Author:  Mitali Perkins

Illustrator:  Khoa Le

Publisher:  WaterBrook, 2023

Age:  3-8

Themes:  Holiday/Christmas, Courage, Change and Adaptability

Here are a few activities that align with the themes of this book:

• Pair with the Christmas Story in the Bible (Luke 2:1-20).
• Create a hand-print picture of Little Star using finger paint. Paint one hand with yellow or gold finger paint. On a piece of dark blue or black construction paper, press painted hand (with fingers tightened together) in the shape of a five-pointed star. For instructions and pictures, check out this website.
• Conversation starters: "How did Little Star feel when Maker asked her to shine for Holy Night?" "Have you ever been asked to do a job that you'd never done before? How did  you feel?" 

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