{"product_id":"the-brightest-christmas-star-9780734423085","title":"The Brightest Christmas Star","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the sun goes down on Christmas Eve, a little star rises up and watches over the celebrations below. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA heartwarming, contemporary lullaby for little ones to listen to as they snuggle up at bedtime, \u003ci\u003e The Brightest Christmas Star\u003c\/i\u003e gently acknowledges that Christmas means different things to different people, but at the heart of it all is love. A perfect gift for baby's first Christmas, or for families seeking a book that reflects the Australian Christmas experience in an inclusive way that doesn't focus on Santa Claus or traditional family structures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This delightful book is a true gift to the world' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Australian Women's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A refreshing take on a story for Christmas . . . Exudes love while acknowledging that families and people celebrate Christmas in their own special ways. This really is a perfect gift for younger readers' \u003c\/b\u003eSchooldaysmagazine.com \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Gentle, rhythmic language . . . stunning illustrations . . . If you're looking for a Christmas story that feels just right for Australian kids, this book is a perfect choice! It's a wonderful way to teach kids that love is at the heart of every Christmas celebration, no matter how it looks' \u003c\/b\u003eBetter Reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura Motherway (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura Motherway \u003c\/b\u003ehas 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.\u003ci\u003e The Brightest Christmas Star \u003c\/i\u003eis her first book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeb Hudson (Illustrator) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeb Hudson \u003c\/b\u003eloves to draw bright, happy, colourful things. She has illustrated a number of children's books including \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Thread \u003c\/i\u003eby 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lothian Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749457068306,"sku":"9780734423085","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ebe16a01-f563-4687-8f1a-9ee77795ea5f.jpg?v=1764086585","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-brightest-christmas-star-9780734423085","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}