Stardust: We always share the same sky
By (Author) Ivana Mlinac
Illustrated by Porsche Tiavale
Mary Egan Publishing
Mary Egan Publishing
12th June 2019
New Zealand
Children
Fiction
Childrens interactive and activity books and kits
Paperback
24
Width 280mm, Height 195mm, Spine 4mm
A girl whose mum lives far away sends her a letter with a magic gift inside. But the true magic was inside the girl all she had to do was believe. "Stardust" explores the emotions that come with having a parent in prison and not being able to see them on a regular basis. While the girl and her mum cannot see each other, they find a unique way to feel connected through the sky and stars, which creates a sense of safety and love that allows the girl to focus on positive memories she has of her mum. This book aims to give children hope, and the self-belief that they can achieve their goals and dreams despite the challenges they face.
This heartfelt, charmingly illustrated book acknowledges the loss children feel when a parent is incarcerated, while also providing a framework for resiliency and connection. It offers young readers and their caretakers an opportunity for discussion, a resource for comfort, and a quiet assurance that they are not alone. Megan Comfort, author of "Doing Time Together: Love and Family in the Shadow of the Prison"