Star Mother's Youngest Child (Paperback)

Star Mother's Youngest Child By Louise Moeri, Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Louise Moeri, Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator)
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Description


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.

About the Author


Louise Moeri is the author of many books for young readers, but Star Mother’s Youngest Child was her first. She lives in California.

Praise For…


"Word and picture perfect." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review —

Product Details
ISBN: 9780618615094
ISBN-10: 0618615091
Publisher: Clarion Books
Publication Date: September 26th, 2005
Pages: 48
Language: English