FICTION

Song of the Stars

A Christmas Story
by Sally LLOYD-JONES
978-0-31072-291-5.
COPY ISBN
K-Gr 3—A subtle, yet satisfying story about the impending arrival of the newborn King. Creatures great and small respond to a whisper of a "song" heard around the world and eagerly spread the news. "It's time! It's time! Get ready! Be glad!" Lloyd-Jones's lyrical language ("the leaves, that night, rustled with a rumor") and repetitive refrains make the text suitable for reading aloud. Jay's signature-style, crackle-varnish paintings are bright and effective in conveying a sense of eager anticipation and movement among the animals. Every scene includes an increasing glow in the sky, ultimately culminating in a single bright star whose light shines down on Heaven's Son. A charming addition to most collections.—Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library
Animals all over the earth announce the arrival of "Heaven's son" in a simple, reverent Christmas story. Jay's jewel-like paintings, framed by white space, take readers around the world where desert animals, ocean creatures, and insects all anticipate the birth of a special baby, "God's great gift."
Reviewed by Madeline J. Bryant , Oct 01, 2011

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