The Star and the Starfish: God Made You to Shine
About this ebook
In a vast sky, a little star feels his light is too faint to matter. Beneath the waves, a quiet starfish feels too hidden to be seen. One day, an unexpected friendship begins that helps each discover their unique and beautiful purpose. Star learns that his gentle twinkle brings wonder and reminds others of God’s presence. Starfish discovers that even in hiddenness, she brings joy to those who find her. Together, they realize that every light—whether big and bright or soft and subtle—is meant to shine.
The Star and the Starfish is a tender parable of self-worth, created to help children—and adults—embrace the truth that every person is created with a special purpose.
The Star and the Starfish:
- Is perfect for gift-giving and any moment when someone needs to be reminded of their God-given value.
- Encourages children ages 4-8 to recognize their unique light.
- Sparks thoughtful conversations with kids about purpose and value.
- Offers comfort and inspiration to readers of any age.
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About the author
Dr. Leslie Parrott is a marriage and family therapist and a New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including God Made You Nose to Toes. She and her husband, Dr. Les Parrott, are the creators of MyHeartChart.com, a free relationship assessment. Together, they also co-authored Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. Leslie has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, CNN, and The View, and has been featured in USA Today and The New York Times. She and Les live in Seattle. Learn more at LesAndLeslie.com.
Lucie Bee was 8 years old when she decided that there was no better job in the world than illustrating picture books. She spent most of her childhood years painstakingly reproducing her favorite picture books on bits of scrap paper, finished with some crookedly placed staples along the spine. After graduating with a degree in Illustration from the University of Lincoln in 2009, Lucie explored both Fine Art and Photography before returning to pursue her life-long dream of illustrating children’s books. She largely works digitally but occasionally returns to her much-loved black tin of watercolors and box of colored pencils. Lucie’s work is inspired by nature, nostalgia, and a huge helping of magic. She loves creating cute characters and has a soft spot for old library books and little details. When Lucie isn’t in her home studio in Yorkshire, England, you can find her sipping lattes in cozy coffee shops, jogging through the leafy suburbs with her headphones blaring, or exploring the Peak District with her husband and two small children in tow.
