Friday, July 26, 2024

Twinkle the Shooting Star by Chioma Allen-Nwachukwu

 


TWINKLE THE SHOOTING STAR
by Chioma Allen-Nwachukwu
Illustrated by Robby Fimansyah
33 pages
ages 4 to 8


Twinkle the Shooting A Magical Bedtime AdventureDiscover the enchanting world of " Twinkle the Shooting Star," a beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book by Chioma Allen-Nwachukwu. This captivating bedtime story will delight children and parents alike with its gentle rhyme and magical journey.

Judy Johnson is trying to fall asleep when a shooting star named Twinkle suddenly crashes into her backyard. Twinkle, lost and alone, asks for Judy's help to return to her family of stars in space. Together, they embark on a heartwarming adventure filled with friendship, determination, and the quiet poetry of childhood dreams.

Chioma Allen-Nwachukwu, a London native with a computer science and test engineering background, found inspiration in her child's eyes to create this debut book. " Twinkle the Shooting Star " captures the magic of childhood and the power of following one's passions.

Perfect for bedtime or anytime, this sweet, gentle rhyme is ideal for sharing with a special little one. Let the soothing words and enchanting illustrations transport your child to a world of wonder and imagination.

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This magical tale invites to sweet, bedtime dreams and will have listeners gazing at the stars a little differently than before.

It's time to go to sleep, and Judy is snuggled up in her soft bed, but before she can drift away into dreamland, a star crashes down in her backyard. The star isn't only injured but has strayed way off course. Unfortunately, it has no idea how to return to the sky. But maybe Judy can come up with a helpful idea.

Written in flowing rhyme, this is read takes listeners on a gentle adventure. While the first scenes set the bedtime atmosphere with parental warmth as Judy prepares to sleep, the sudden appearance of the injured star adds just enough excitement and imagination to invite to the wonder of dreams. Judy's care for the injured star is sweet, and her desire to help the cute star will have listeners wishing they could find a star, too. 

The illustrations are bright and bold, and allow each scene to come across understandably and with positive emotions. While it does make a nice read-aloud, the scenes also invite listeners to flip through it on their own. 

It's a nice addition to a night-time routine and is sure to bring pleasant dreams.

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