The Star in You - by Katrina Moore (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Did you know you have a star inside you?

Maybe it's vibrant pink, or glistening green, or even periwinkle blue.

Perhaps it's smooth, or sharp, or bent.

But the star is always there, guiding you when you feel lost or alone. You just have to listen to it.

Follow a young child on her first day at a new school in this uplifting ode to the extraordinary potential inside all of us, perfect for fans of YOU MATTER and BE YOU.

Review Quotes

A Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Title

"The gentle rhymes of this sweet story remind readers of the light we carry inside and the power we have to help each other glow. An important book that invites readers to consider ways we can grow and share the starlight within." -- Joanna Ho, New York Times-bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss In The Corners

"A lovely, beautifully illustrated story about protecting and nurturing that special spark in all of us." -- Eric Fan, internationally bestselling creator of The Night Gardener

"Beautiful, lyrical, and tender. This book is a celebration of the light that shines bright in every child and a reminder that we all have the power to kindle that light in others." -- Christina Soontornvat, three-time Newbery Honor recipient

"This tender, poetic celebration of the unique spark all children contain within, speaks to the power luminaries in education have to inspire and ignite each little light." -- Kelly Dipucchio, author of Grace for President

"Vibrant and inspiring." -- Kirkus Reviews

"This wonderfully illustrated story will connect children with the stars inside them." -- School Library Journal

About the Author

Katrina Moore taught elementary school for thirteen years. Now she enjoys visiting schools near and far as the author of the picture books Hope Is a Hop, Sometimes Love, Grumpy New Year, Grandpa Grumps, One Hug, and more, as well as the Teeny Houdini chapter book series. Her star shines brightest when she's sharing a good book or a new adventure with her family, friends, and students. Katrina lives with her husband, dogs, and two star-studded children in Georgia.

Amber Ren is a New York Times-bestselling illustrator of many children's books, including Mo Willems's Because, Tracey Baptiste's Looking for a Jumbie, and Charlotte Cheng's Night Market Rescue. She earned her BFA in character animation at the California Institute of the Arts and now works in the animation industry as a visual development artist. Amber is inspired by her love for folk art, nostalgia, and inclusion as well as her childhood spent in China.