A fun and gentle story about disability, family and fitting in, told by a major children’s author and illustrated by an artist with dwarfism.
This is the story of Starr, a girl with dwarfism who lives with her mum and younger sister, Babs. As the girls get older and Babs overtakes Starr’s height, Starr understands there is something different about her. When Starr starts primary school she is at first upset by being shorter than the other children. But with help from her mum and teacher, Starr finds the courage to shine.
About the author
Eoin Colfer is the author of the internationally bestselling Artemis Fowl series, which has sold over 25 million copies and was named the public’s favourite Puffin Modern Classic of all time. Eoin’s work for younger readers includes the award-winning picturebook Imaginary Fred, a collaboration with artist Oliver Jeffers. Eoin served as Laureate na nÓg (Ireland’s children’s literature laureate) 2014–2016.