{"product_id":"the-brightest-christmas-star-hardcover","title":"The Brightest Christmas Star - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura Motherway\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\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\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 9.92 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 10, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47314386714873,"sku":"9780734423085","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/K8EbZCSR-9780734423085.webp?v=1769412137","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-brightest-christmas-star-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}