Book Review - 'Stardust' by Jeanne Willis (Writer), Briony May Smith (Illustrator)

One of the sweetest, most touching picture books I've read.

It's about a little girl who doesn't think she's special. Thanks to being overshadowed by her sister, she is left feeling insecure and insignificant. She wishes she was special, but doesn't believe she can achieve anything.

But then she is taught that we all come from the Big Bang, and the stars, and we are made of stardust. We are all of us special, unique and significant in our own way.

So the little girl keeps believing in herself, and being loved and supported by her family. Until she grows up to become an astronaut.

Love, family, earth's evolution and history, stargazing, astronomy, and going on a rocket to space, with pictures of your family in your shuttle - what more could you ask for?

It's adorable, soft and sparkly, like the artwork, which is a darling as well.

I certainly prefer this 'Stardust' over Neil Gaiman's book nowadays.

Reach for the stars, figuratively and/or literally.

Final Score: 4/5