The Starlight Baby

The Starlight Baby

by Gillian Shields (Author), Gillian Shields (Author), Elizabeth Harbour (Illustrator), Gillian Shields (Author)

Synopsis

'There was a baby who had no mother, crying in the starlight. And as the stars burned, the baby's tears called to the watching world. Stars, bright stars, Can you love me? Will you be my mother?' Gillian Shields' poetic evocation of maternal love and Elizabeth Harbour's beautiful watercolours will melt hearts. This is an exquisite picture book for mothers and children to cherish.

$44.02

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More Information

Format: Picture Book
Pages: 32
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK
Published: 17 Oct 2005

ISBN 10: 0689860757
ISBN 13: 9780689860751
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

Author Bio
Gillian Shields was born and brought up in Yorkshire, then read English at Cambridge. After further study she worked in a drama school for several years before moving to the Sussex countryside. She now looks after her family and teaches English and drama part-time, as well as writing for children. Elizabeth studied at the Royal College of Art where she won many awards for her illustration. She has been published by Walker and Puffin.