Star Mother's Youngest Child

Once upon a Christmas there was an old woman who lived in a hut at the edge of the forest with only her old dog Uproar to keep her company. The old woman had only one wish: to celebrate a real Christmas with a tree and presents and candles and food. Just once.. High up in the heavens Star Mothers youngest child makes a wish too. Mother! he wails just once I want to celebrate Christmas like they do down there! So Star Mother sends him to earth where he finds a hut and knocks on the door . . .. In this original heartwarming fable Louise Moeri tells the story of an unlikely friendship and how it made two Christmas wishes come true.. In three words I can state clearly why I wanted to be a part of the children''s book field: Trina Schart Hyman. In 1975 the year I graduated from college I won a literary prize for my own writing and with the money I bought books. One book in particular altered the course of my life: STAR MOTHER''S YOUNGEST CHILD. Both the story and Trina''s heartfelt illustrations propelled me to be a part of the wondrous world of children''s books. I still have my first edition copy a bit tattered from frequent readings and poring over Trina''s artwork. Whenever I needed encouragement this book with all its magic gave me that artistic boost. Olivier Dunrea author..