Stella's Starliner

Description

Though she is teased about her silver mobile home, little Stella never loses sight of life's true gifts in this sensitive, ultimately uplifting story. Stella lives in a sparkling home on wheels that's as silver as a comet in the sky. Inside are lots of cupboards and hiding places, and even a sofa that turns into a bed! Her home is called the Starliner, and it has everything Stella and her mummy and daddy need to be happy. Until, that is, some big weasels pop up along the road, saying mean things about the Starliner. Mummy comes to soothe away the hurt, and Daddy hitches their home to a truck and drives it away to a brand-new place, where Stella meets friends who are as enchanted as she is with her shiny home. Happily, one person's old tin can is truly another person's silver palace!

Rosemary Wells has written and/or illustrated more than 120 books for children and has received many awards. She is the author-illustrator of Love Waves, the creator of the Max and Ruby stories, and the illustrator of My Very First Mother Goose and Here Comes Mother Goose, both edited by Iona Opie. Rosemary Wells lives in the USA in upstate New York.

Some see with the eyes and some with the heart. Perception is everything. It's an interesting theme to a delightful story with foxes as the main characters. * Buzz Words * A beautifully illustrated book that reinforces what makes a house a home * Disney Princess * I love Rosemary Wells' books and this is no exception. Must read. * Kids Book Review * Though she is teased about her silver trailer home, a little girl never loses sight of life's true gifts in Rosemary Wells's sensitive, ultimately uplifting story. * KidsReads * This is a lovely story about overcoming bullying and finding friends who accept you for who you are. * Mother & Baby * The narrative is enchanting, the illustrations lovely, and the message touching. Stella's Starliner is an ultimately uplifting story that will make a valuable addition to any child's library. * NZ Booklovers * Backgrounds are full of symbols that deepen the story, and words and images work effectively together to develop the setting and this loving family looking out for one another. * The Horn Book *