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"The final Guardians Trilogy novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bay of Sighs and Stars of Fortune ... Three stars--of fire, water, and ice--have fallen from the skies, and now three women and three men have come together to find them. But on the quest for the final star, they'll discover that possessing it won't be enough to stop the destruction of themselves--and of their world ... As the hunt for the Ice Star leads the six guardians...

Middle-schooler Alma Lucas goes on a quest to return a fallen star to the sky, and along the way discovers friendship, magic, and the strength of her own soul.

Night after night, a girl speaks to a dying star and, inspired by its resilience, follows her dream to reach the star someday.

Una noche en la que Laura no puede dormir y mira por la ventana de su habitación, ve cómo una pequeña estrella cae justo delante de su casa, sobre la acera. Laura se lleva la estrellita a su habitación. Pero a la mañana siguiente, la estrella ha desaparecido

"A star falls to earth where it becomes a baby and is embraced and cared for by the community"--

"Xochitl is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the blessed stars above and enigmatic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty dunes. Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit. One night, Xo's wish is granted--in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the town's murderous conqueror. But when the two set out on a magical journey...

Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a Big Moon Cake and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night.

Poppleton the pig goes stargazing, tries out a new bed before he buys it, and goes sailing for the first time.

In a dark, rainy, lonely world a girl's wish brings a star to earth, but its light fades until her acts of kindness make the star spark and flame.

Publisher Annotation: In this bilingual board book, baby animals and their parents share the wonder of a twinkling star all around the world. In this sturdy board book just right for small hands, a favorite lullaby becomes a celebration of love.