Keeper of the Stars

A timeless and magical story about the power of love and imagination. Every night Milo's mom tucks him in and reads him three bedtime stories, and Milo taps his dad's picture three times. Mom always falls asleep first, so Milo sneaks out the window, catches a ride on a comet, and travels far above the clouds to help the Keeper of Stars. After a long day, the sky is a bit of a mess. Together, Milo and the Keeper of Stars gather up stray balloons and feathers, rinse and polish the stars (which would be easier if they weren't so ticklish!), and sometimes, the Keeper of Stars lets Milo play games with the baby stars. When everything is tidy, the two hard workers enjoy a cup of cocoa together and admire the millions of bright twinkles in the night sky before Milo heads back to his room and slides into bed, careful not to wake his mom. Spare text twinkles with warmth, imagination, and humor as a child finds his own way to cope with separation from a parent and whimsical, eye-catching illustrations bring this charming bedtime adventure to life. AGES: 3 to 7 AUTHOR: Jennifer Harris lives in a little storybook house in Waterloo, Ontario, with her husband and children. Despite the overloaded shelves, they all firmly believe there's always room for one more book. When not writing or reading-or thinking about chocolate-Jennifer is an associate professor of English at the University of Waterloo. She wishes on stars all the time, but so far hasn't had a chance to play with them. Dorothy Leung studied and worked in architecture before following her dream of being an illustrator. Dorothy strives to evoke empathy, nostalgia, and wonder, and her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators and American Illustration. After a long night's work, she likes to settle down with a cup of tea and admire the stars before going to sleep. Dorothy lives near Tkaronto (Toronto) Ontario. SELLING POINTS: . Supports social-emotional learning and character education . Soft bedtime tone makes for a great read-aloud . Illustrates chores and responsibility in a playful, imaginative way