Laura's Star
By Klaus Baumgart
The Story
A lonely little girl finds a star that has fallen out of the sky and becomes its friend, but when the star grows sick, she must decide whether to let it go home.
Why It's Special
For the child who talks to the moon at bedtime or swears they saw a star fall, this is a friendship story that takes that wonder seriously.
- Big idea: Loving someone sometimes means letting them go back to where they belong.
- Vibes: tender, quiet, a little bittersweet, glowing at the edges
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories about unlikely friendships
- are working on understanding that love sometimes means letting go
- respond well to gentle, emotional bedtime stories
- love looking up at the night sky and wondering
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: How did the little girl help the star after it fell from the sky?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think she felt when the star started to get sick?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever had to say goodbye to a friend, even though it was hard?
- Imagination: If a star fell into your yard, what would you do to take care of it?
- Feelings & empathy: Why do you think the star needed to go back home?
