The Star Festival

by Moni Ritchie Hadley

Illustrated by Mizuho Fujisawa

Published by: Albert Whitman & Company

Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

Sales Date: 2023-03-01

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Published: March 2023

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Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company

Page Count: 32 Pages

Dimensions: 8.00 x 10.00

32 Pages, 8.00 x 10.00 x 0.15 in

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CA$13.99

ISBN: 9780807576021

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2021 Freeman Book Awards Honorable Mention - Children's Literature
The Best Children's Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College

STARRED REVIEW! "Hadley has created a remarkable debut that flows elegantly, interweaving the two tales in a way that is readable and fun…An exquisite choice for all collections."—School Library Journal starred review

A multigenerational retelling of a Japanese legend.

Tanabata Matsuri, the Star Festival, celebrates a popular folktale: The Emperor of the Heavens separates his daughter, Orihime, from her love, Hikoboshi, all year—but on this day the two stars finally reunite on a bridge across the Milky Way. For Keiko, her mama, and her grandmother, Tanabata is about making tanzaku wishes, taking in the colorful decorations, and eating delicious food like nagashi somen and shaved ice. But when Obasaan gets lost in the crowd, Keiko and Mama must make their own bridge to find her again—and see if their tanzaku comes true.

Moni Ritchie Hadley is the author of The Star Festival, a 2022 Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year. Growing up as a half-Japanese military brat, she found frequent moves and new schools challenging. Today, she surrounds herself with her family, five pets, and long-lasting friends in Los Angeles, California.

Mizuho Fujisawa was born and raised in Japan near Mount Fuji. After studying biology, she moved to France with her family to pursue a career in illustration. She lives in Strasbourg.

2021 Freeman Book Awards Honorable Mention - Children's Literature
The Best Children's Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College

STARRED REVIEW! "Hadley has created a remarkable debut that flows elegantly, interweaving the two tales in a way that is readable and fun…An exquisite choice for all collections."—School Library Journal starred review

"A spunky introduction to the origin and customs of Japan's Star Festival…A satisfying family story that weaves together cultural practices and intergenerational connections."—Kirkus Reviews

The Star Festival

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