2021 Readers' Favorite Awards Silver Medalist ("Children - Religious Theme" Category) 2021 Self-Pubby Awards "Readers' Choice" Award Winner! 2021 Best Book Awards Finalist (Children's Religious Category) "Have you ever looked up at the night sky? Full of shining and twinkling stars? Did you know every star has a name? Maybe one has the same name as yours!" Stella is a sweet little star who loves to sparkle in the night sky. One night, she gets hopelessly lost in the dark. After meeting three different and equally unhelpful celestial bodies, Stella encounters the Bright Morning Star who knows both her name and the way home. With musical rhyme, whimsical illustrations, and a tender ending, A LOST STAR NAMED STELLA is a darling picture book sure to warm young hearts and draw them closer to Him. It's beautiful pictures will captivate young babies and adults alike, and it's heartwarming message is relevant for all ages as well! Stella’s story was inspired by Isaiah 40:26 which says, “Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.” For every A Lost Star Named Stella book sold, the author will donate $1 to Starlight Children's Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to delivering happiness to seriously ill children and their families. Thank you for supporting Starlight! With a "This book belongs to:" spot on the first page to write in your little one's name, this book makes a perfect gift for all occasions (Christmas, birthday, baby shower, new baby, baptism, Easter, and more)! ★★★★★ A Lost Star Named Stella: A Children's Story About Learning to Follow God is an engaging and thoughtful Christian children's book written by Jackie Perucki with illustrations by Larisa Ivankovic. This uplifting story shares the beautiful message that God loves each one of us and is a constant guide throughout our lives. In this story, we meet Stella the star who is lost and trying to find her way home. Stella seeks help from those around her, but they are not able to guide her home. Understandably, Stella is quite upset and saddened by the fact that she is lost, and no one can help her. Just when things are bleak and Stella is very weary, she is found and guided home by the maker of the stars. Jackie Perucki's A Lost Star Named Stella is a joyous read for children and readers of all ages. The heartfelt message of God's love and concern for each one of us is beautifully captured through lyrical verse and is accompanied by lovely illustrations from Larisa Ivankovic. Children will relate to Stella and understand how frightened she must feel when she is lost, and no one can help her. There is a great sense of peace and comfort when the Bright Morning Star calmly helps Stella find her way home. Parents and caregivers will enjoy reading this inspiring story that shares the love and hope that God provides to each one of us. A Lost Star Named Stella succinctly and gently conveys the powerful lesson that God is always there for us if we only look to Him. - Melinda Facal for Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ Kids (and parents) will love it! "A sweet story based on a wonderful interpretation of a Bible passage. I can't wait for the author's next book!" - A Goodreads reader ★★★★★ We're all lost stars "A very sweet story for parents to read to young children. The minimalist illustrations really stand out, and the story told in verse leaves you with lots to talk about with your young ones." - A Goodreads reader ★★★★★ Excellent Children's Book about a Loving God! "My kindergarten Granddaughter LOVES Stella! This book opened up doors of conversations with her about how God is there for her. Highly Recommend & look forward to the next one!" - An Amazon grandparent ★★★★★ Beautifully presented! "Love the heart of this book! This was beautifully presented and makes such a great conversation starter for curious little minds! This ones a keeper for sure." - An Amazon reader ★★★★★ A joy of a book "Stars are a natural joy for children to think about and this book uses that to paint a fun, rhyming story that has a message without being too heavy handed. The black and white color scheme is engaging too." - A Goodreads reader Stella is a sweet little star who loves to sparkle in the night sky. One night, she gets hopelessly lost in the dark. After meeting three different and equally unhelpful celestial bodies, Stella encounters the Bright Morning Star who knows both her name and the way home. With musical rhyme, whimsical illustrations, and a tender ending, A Lost Star Named Stella is a darling picture book sure to warm young hearts and draw them closer to Him. It's beautiful pictures will captivate young babies and adults alike, and it's heartwarming message is relevant for all ages as well! Stella's story was inspired by Isaiah 40:26 which says, "Lift up yo