Five glowing stars decrease in number as each sheep makes a wish.

If you go outside on a clear night, you can't help yourself. Your head tilts back, your eyes rise up, and you find yourself gazing at the stars . . . WOW! From the beginning of time, people have admired the night sky's beauty. The night sky is our oldest picture book, and Wishing on a Star retells some of these stories from around the world in simple language that kids can understand. Wishing on a Star also includes lots of fun activities that celebrate the stars. Learn how to make a twinkling thaumatrope, fly a starry kite, and act in your own constellation play. Star maps and stargazing tips show how to find the constellations, and cool science facts teach more about the stars.

"Star light, star bright ... ten wishing stars glow tonight. Count down as each little sheep wishes on a star. What will you wish for? Make a wish, turn out the lights and see the stars glow in the dark"--Back cover.

When Cassie meets superstar Roxy Gold, she discovers that Roxy's life of fame isn't what it seems, and she uses her charm to help Roxy escape the paparazzi.

This is a story about friendship and sharing, from the bestselling author of 'One Snowy Night'. Little Brown Mouse and Little Grey Mouse are the best of friends. One night they see a sparkling Wishing Star fall into the lake, and so they hurry down the river to find it. But there is only one star, and both mice want to make a wish.

This countdown to bedtime book follows ten sweet little sheep at bedtime as they gaze up at the night sky, each wishing upon their very own wishing star. Watch as each little sheep’s wish comes true until only one wish is left. This adorable book, featuring soft pastel art and glow-in-the-dark stars, teaches counting while stirring children’s imaginations and sending them off to a peaceful dreamland.

When Mama Bear teaches the cubs about the wishing star, Sister Bear immediately wishes as hard as she can for the special teddy she saw in a store window. She's thrilled when her wish comes true on her birthday. But what will happen when she sets her heart on a white pony? In this engaging story of essential lessons, Brother Bear teaches his sister about the magic of the wishing star, and the dangers of being greedy. Beginning readers will learn, along with Sister Bear, about the rewards of hard work.