Shine Like the Stars

Anna Wilson (Author) Anna Wilson has been a published author for twenty years, writing over 50 books for children, including picture books, novels, early readers and the novelisation for Paddington 2: the Story of the Movie. Once an editor, she now loves to write, and runs creative writing schools across the UK. Anna lives near Penzance in Cornwall. Harry Woodgate (Illustrator) Harry Woodgate (they/them) is an award-winning illustrator, who was shortlisted for the V&A Illustration Awards 2019 and the Folio Society Book Illustration Competition 2018 and 2019. Their debut picture book Grandad’s Camper won the Waterstones Children’s Book Award and was an ALA Stonewall Honor Book. It was inspired by their university dissertation, which revealed a lack of representation for older LGBT characters in children’s books. When they’re not creating amazing books, they love writing music, cycling, baking, and exploring independent coffee shops and bookstores. Harry is based in St Albans, UK.You are part of this earth. You grow like the seed. You shine like the stars. We are all connected to the natural world, and it is connected to us. And just as the stars shine brightly in the night sky, so can you. Told from the point of view of the natural world, this exquisite and thought-provoking story invites us to connect with the world around us and achieve our potential."Gorgeously illustrated... this thought-provoking picture book feels like it gives you one last big hug before you close its pages""A beautifully illustrated, lyrical invitation to connect with the natural world""Powerful, poetic and told from the viewpoint of the natural world... both a deeply philosophical book and a comforting cuddle of a book. It deserves to be on the shelves of every family where there’s a young child""Anna’s thought-provoking words read like a lullaby. The illustrations are vibrant and unfold like dreams!""Perfect for exploring a whole host of emotions… Harry Woodgate captures the characters’ thoughts and emotions in a gloriously bright yet calming colour palette. I genuinely could not love this book more"