# The Tiny Star - Hardcover

by **Mem Fox** (Author), **Freya Blackwood** (Illustrator)

**A beautiful and gentle story about life and death from beloved author Mem Fox, illustrated by rising star Freya Blackwood; its star imagery, and sense of rebirth make it a perfect choice for the holiday season.**

In this touching and timeless story, a star falls to earth where it becomes a baby and is embraced and cared for by the community. Renowned author Mem Fox's tender text about the journey of life is beautifully rendered by Freya Blackwood whose luminous illustrations capture the warmth and complexity of growing up. This a unique and moving story to be cherished by all ages and shared for generations to come.

"Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier." --_Sunday Age_ (Australia)

### Author Biography

**Mem Fox** is an educator and international literacy expert, and has written nearly forty books including _Possum Magic,_ which has sold over three million copies, _Hello Baby!_, _Baby Bedtime_, _I'm an Immigrant Too_, and the bestselling modern classics _Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes_ and _Time for Bed_. She is also the author of the adult book _Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever._ Mem lives with her family in Adelaide, Australia. Visit her online at memfox.com.

**Freya Blackwood** fell in love with illustrating books as a child while growing up in New South Wales, Australia. She is the illustrator of many acclaimed picture books published throughout the world, including _My Two Blankets_, _Baby Day,_ and _Harry and Hopper_ for which she won the Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives in New South Wales with her daughter. Visit her online at www.freyablackwood.com.au

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.49 x 11.26 x 9.44 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** November 16, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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