The Wishing Star

by Moira Butterfield

When Rabbit becomes hungry he takes Mouse's advice and wishes upon a star for some nice crunchy carrots and lettuce. Picture Frame Books But each title's most distinctive feature is its extra-thick front cover, which serves as a sturdy frame for a vividly colored, low-relief, inset picture of the story's animal characters. The cover picture has dimension-like a scene made of miniature statues—and it's made of a virtually unbreakable plastic resin that is safe for kids. Each Picture Frame Book relates a charming episode featuring Rabbit and Mouse, two little friends who wonder about the same things that every pre-school toddler is likely to wonder about. Very young children will love the stories and be fascinated by the distinctive and delightful illustrations.

16 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 2002

About the author

I wrote my first book when I was 8 years old. I glued photos of my cats in a blank book and wrote about them, too. Now I am an internationally-published children's author commended by the Library of Congress for my work encouraging children to read.
I write in a room between a deli and an art gallery on a small town street. I can see families walking by, and I can hear children laughing and playing. It helps me to remember what exactly I'm doing this for - creating books for families all over the world to use together, and helping children to love words.