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About Stardust
Product Description The perfect story for anyone who’s ever felt overshadowed. One little girl dreams of being a star. But whether it's finding Mom's lost wedding ring or winning the costume prize, her big sister always shines brighter. In her grandfather’s eyes, though, she is a star. As he dries her tears and they both gaze up at the night sky, he tells a story about how everything and everyone is made of stardust and we all shine in different ways. With illustrations from new talent Briony May Smith, this is a touching story about being true to yourself from award-winning author Jeanne Willis. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1—No matter how hard she tries, the young girl in this title is always in her older sister's shadow. Her sister is the star who always gets the accolades. Granddad saves the day and her self-esteem when he reminds her that she is a star and gives her a brief introduction to the Big Bang. He reminds her that she and her sister and "everything and everyone is made of stardust." Illustrations capture the mood of this title and complement the narrative. For example, in the section of the story about billions of stars, there is a spread that depicts a plethora of stars and Granddad and the girl in miniature below. This book wraps up with "Shine in your own way. Because, remember… you are made of stardust, too." This is a feel-good title for any child who feels like they don't measure up to an older sibling. VERDICT A lovely selection for all libraries serving children.—Robin Sofge, Prince William Public Library System, VA Review Pictures of cozy, lamplit rooms and a glowing fireplace give off almost palpable warmth, as does the love of her extended family. After she understands that she is made of stardust, she learns to shine her own light. —Booklist Online Warm and light. —Kirkus Reviews About the Author Jeanne Willis wrote her first book when she was five. After that, there was no turning back. She has since written more than three hundred books and has won several awards, which are arranged in the attic where she works along with her collection of caterpillars, pink-toed tarantula skins, and live locusts. Jeanne Willis lives in London. Briony May Smith grew up in Sandhurst in Berkshire, England, playing in the garden with her younger brother and sister. She now lives in Devon, where her workday mainly consists of drawing fairies, interrupted only when her dog, Finbar, demands his walk. Her work is inspired by fairy tales, folklore, and life in the country.
