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2+years

My Pet Star

Author: Corrinne AverissIllustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw

A little girl finds a fallen star, and nurses him back to health. As he grows stronger, so does their friendship. When he is well enough to leave, she lets him, and as he dazzles in the night sky, she is happy to remember their time together. With adorable illustrations. 

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  • Winner: Sainsbury's Book of the Year Award 2018
  • Winner: Stockport Children's Book of the Year 2020
  • BookTrust Pyjamarama campaign pick 2020
  • Black/brown representation
  • Female lead