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The Brightest Christmas Star
by Laura Motherway
Illustrated by Deb Hudson
Published by Lothian Children's Books (Hachette Australia)
ISBN
9780734423085
This picture book is a refreshing take on a story for Christmas set in Australia's southern skies celebrating our summertime and preparing for Christmas.
A bright twinkling star high in the sky narrates the happy story as it takes readers on a journey seeing how people prepare for the big event.
The bright summery illustrations reflect a delightfully happy coziness to each double page in this heartwarming, almost lullaby feeling.
One family hangs a wreath on their door, another plays on the beach, another gives a present to someone who needs it more. The little star shines brighter as they share in the joy and magic of this special night. The story exudes love while acknowledging the families and people celebrate Christmas in their own special ways. This really is a perfect gift for younger readers who will enjoy an Australian Christmas.
Teachers resources are available.
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The Author
Laura Motherway has spent 17 years delivering positively distracting programs for children and young people in hospital at the Starlight Children's Foundation and has worked as a singer, improviser, actor and director. She is currently the Strategic Creative Learning Manager for the cultural organisation FORM Building a State of Creativity, where she oversees creative learning programs including the Scribblers Literature Festival in Perth. The Brightest Christmas Star is her first book.
The illustrator
Deb Hudson loves to draw bright, happy, colourful things. She has illustrated a number of children's books including The Golden Thread by Amelia Donnelly and the
What Zola Did
series by award winning author
Melina Marchetta. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, three kids, energetic border collie and a bright yellow canary.
This is an independent review, I am not paid by the book publishers,
so.If you Liked this review - Buy me a coffee
