{"product_id":"a-star-shines-through-hardcover","title":"A Star Shines Through - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnna Desnitskaya\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Encouraging empathy and understanding, this illuminating picture book offers a realistic account of finding oneself in a new place and shines a light on the healing power of hope.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (STARRED REVIEW) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A beautiful tale of loss and adjustment; for those who have never had to leave home, perhaps a lesson in insight and empathy. Highly recommended.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(STARRED REVIEW) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Beautifully crafted and warmly empathetic.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e(STARRED REVIEW) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA poignant story about a displaced family making a home in the aftermath of war.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e​\u003c\/i\u003eWe used to live in a big city. In our apartment window was a star-shaped lamp, shining through the cold. I could recognize home from far away. But then the war began, and we left for another country. Everything is different here--the food, the language, even Mom and me. Today Mom bought us a package of scissors, glue, and cardboard. Can we make this place feel a little more like home? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Narrated by a young refugee, \u003ci\u003e A Star Shines Through\u003c\/i\u003e illustrates the long process of healing with an evocative palette of blues and yellows. This resonant book shows how making art can create a sense of hope and belonging, even in a new and different place. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnna Desnitskaya\u003c\/b\u003e is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eOn the Edge of the World\u003c\/i\u003e (Eerdmans), \u003ci\u003eThe Apartment: A Century of Russian History\u003c\/i\u003e (Abrams), and many other books for young readers. In 2018, she was Russia's nominee for the 2018 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world's largest award for children's literature. Amid the turmoil in Russia in 2022, Anna and her family made the decision to leave their longtime home of Moscow. After spending several months in Israel, they have currently settled in Montenegro. Follow Anna on Instagram @anyadesnitskaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 10.89 x 8.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 20, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752129528096,"sku":"9780802856319","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ebaad327fe2a00055c6f42fe472c4843.webp?v=1779988350","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-star-shines-through-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}