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Laura and her little brother Tommy are so excited about visiting Aunt Martha for Christmas, that they wake their parents up early and load up the car. But when the car breaks down and they must return home on Christmas Eve to a house with no Christmas tree, Laura and Tommy are sad. Will Laura and her friend, the star, be able to make Christmas merry for her family?
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First published January 1, 1998
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December 9, 2021
Laura's Star was one of my favourite books when I was younger. This was a sweet little story, and I do like how the star stands out in the book as it is shiny. I would probably only use this for a read during the day or at the end of the day - Not much depth to it in order to teach with it I personally believe, but one that could be enjoyed by all - Which is exactly what reading for pleasure is!
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November 14, 2023A beautiful story about a child who finds and treasures a star, lying broken on the pavement. A story about friendship, and the need to sometimes let go. Beautifully illustrated and lots of good vocabulary.
October 21, 2017
A family favourite at Christmas.
December 30, 2017
Laura's Christmas Star: Christmas dreams, Christmas disappointments a Christmas star and a Christma miracle/
February 20, 2022
Sweet book - beautiful illustrations with a tactile star for kids to touch . I’m hoping my goddaughter will love this one
January 10, 2024
It is a nice book to read to your little ones on Christmas eve.
February 5, 2014
Publishers Weekly (September 27, 1999)
In this companion to Laura's Star, Laura's family is marooned at home with no tree. But Laura's favorite wishing star works a little holiday magic in the living room. Glittery holographic stars add a special twinkle to otherwise prosaic watercolors. Ages 3-7. (Oct.)
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School Library Journal (October 1999)
Gr 1-3-Laura and her brother, Tommy, eagerly await their trip to Aunt Martha's house for the holidays. "Aunt Martha says her Christmas tree looks magical. She says it's huge and sparkly and it glitters like a zillion stars." When their car breaks down on the way, the trip is ruined and the family faces the prospect of a treeless Christmas at home. Laura finds a small, raggedy tree left behind by the man selling them, and decides to bring it in to cheer up Tommy. In Baumgart's Laura's Star (Little Tiger, 1997), the girl rescued a star when it fell from the sky. That episode is briefly recalled here. She remembers that even though she set it free and it floated far away, "she knew it was her friend." In this story, the star comes into the house, topping the tree and decorating the whole room with silvery light. Laura smiles her secret smile and says, "It must be magic." The star is a glittering hologram created in a technique reminiscent of the one used in Marcus Pfister's books. The trite tale is flat and uninspiring and is not enhanced by the overly cheery watercolor illustrations. Despite its glitter, this package has very little sparkle.-L.F.
In this companion to Laura's Star, Laura's family is marooned at home with no tree. But Laura's favorite wishing star works a little holiday magic in the living room. Glittery holographic stars add a special twinkle to otherwise prosaic watercolors. Ages 3-7. (Oct.)
Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
School Library Journal (October 1999)
Gr 1-3-Laura and her brother, Tommy, eagerly await their trip to Aunt Martha's house for the holidays. "Aunt Martha says her Christmas tree looks magical. She says it's huge and sparkly and it glitters like a zillion stars." When their car breaks down on the way, the trip is ruined and the family faces the prospect of a treeless Christmas at home. Laura finds a small, raggedy tree left behind by the man selling them, and decides to bring it in to cheer up Tommy. In Baumgart's Laura's Star (Little Tiger, 1997), the girl rescued a star when it fell from the sky. That episode is briefly recalled here. She remembers that even though she set it free and it floated far away, "she knew it was her friend." In this story, the star comes into the house, topping the tree and decorating the whole room with silvery light. Laura smiles her secret smile and says, "It must be magic." The star is a glittering hologram created in a technique reminiscent of the one used in Marcus Pfister's books. The trite tale is flat and uninspiring and is not enhanced by the overly cheery watercolor illustrations. Despite its glitter, this package has very little sparkle.-L.F.
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December 6, 2014
Laura's Christmas Star, by Klaus Baumgart, is about a family who goes on a trip to Aunt Martha's for Christmas. The young brother and sister are so excited for the trip! But as the family travels there, they run into an unexpected problem. Is there any true magic involved with Christmas, as contemplated between the two young siblings. Go ahead and get the book for yourself to read with your child and find out what it is that saves the day!
I can feel the magic of this story as I read it as a child and still now as an adult. In my eyes, that is a job well done! The illustrations are good, but what I love the most is the sparkles from the star that really pop out to the reader. It's wonderful that the author urges the readers to be hopeful, as shown towards the end of the book. I recommend this book, especially as a good read right around the Christmas season!
I can feel the magic of this story as I read it as a child and still now as an adult. In my eyes, that is a job well done! The illustrations are good, but what I love the most is the sparkles from the star that really pop out to the reader. It's wonderful that the author urges the readers to be hopeful, as shown towards the end of the book. I recommend this book, especially as a good read right around the Christmas season!
December 5, 2011
Laura and her family were going to her Aunt Martha's for Christmas. They wanted to see her glittery Christmas tree. But their car broke down and they had to go back home. So Laura found a small, lonely Christmas tree and her star came out of the sky to light it up. Then they had a glittery Christmas tree.
November 29, 2013
Another favourite with the sparkly stars!
November 21, 2015
This is a holiday sequel to Laura's Star, which if you have not read, you will be lost. The shiny star is cool, but the dynamics of a star coming to Earth is confusing.
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