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Song of the Stars - A dreamily illustrated adventure about a star who learns to shine | Hardcover | Children's Story Book
Song of the Stars - A dreamily illustrated adventure about a star who learns to shine | Hardcover | Children's Story Book
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One night, Merope tumbles down from the sky and lands softly on a tuft of sheep's wool caught among the thorns. From there begins a magical journey across earth and sky, as Merope slowly discovers that her light has been inside her all along.
Written with poetic charm by Göknur Birincioglu, this folktale-inspired story follows the dimmest star of the Pleiades as she scatters shimmering stardust, lighting a path through forest and night.
With Merve Atilgan's captivating, dreamlike illustrations, Merope's radiant tale is one of courage, wonder and finding your own glow - perfect for bedtime reading and for any child who has ever felt a little unsure of their shine.
“Merope's story may be fictional but her star is very real. She shines in the night sky and once you know where to look she will always be there as your guide, just as this story. ” — Armadillo
Reading age: 5 years or older
Ideal For: Perfect for gentle, imaginative 5-7 year olds who love bedtime stories about stars, folklore and finding their own confidence.
Details: Hardcover | 40 pages | 25.9 × 25.9 × 1.2 cm
About the Creators: Göknur Birincioglu (Author) Göknur Birincioglu is a Turkish author known for her imaginative, sky-tinged children's literature, drawing on a background in Radio-TV-Cinema from Ankara University and fifteen years of work as a creative and advertising director for major national TV and radio channels. After writing several documentaries for TRT, she joined Turkey's first theme park, Vialand, as Concept and Story Director, creating original characters and worlds for young audiences. Her books have been published by leading children's imprints such as Can Çocuk, Dogan Egmont and Redhouse Kidz. Deeply inspired by astronomy, mythology and the power of imagination, Göknur writes for both children and adults, crafting hopeful, whimsical tales that explore courage, creativity, and the quiet resilience of the heart. Merve Atilgan (Illustrator) Merve Atilgan is an Istanbul-based illustrator and artist specialising in children's book illustration, concept art and character design. A graduate of the Maltepe University Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Animation in Cartoon and Animation, she describes herself as half elf, thirty percent alien and twenty percent earthling with a sprinkle of stardust. With a passion for creating from a young age, Merve has worked as a freelance illustrator for children's books, posters and magazines. Her debut author-illustrated picture book, Derin Orman ( The Forest of Dreams ), was published in Turkish and was selected as a finalist for the 2023 Golden Pinwheel Awards.
Publication details
- Published
- 2026
- Publisher
- Bonnier Books UK
