Books Like A Star in the Night
Families who loved A Star in the Night by Jennifer Gladen often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved A Star in the Night by Jennifer Gladen often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the quiet, heavy anxiety that comes when a loved one is hospitalized or seriously ill. It is an ideal choice for families who find strength in faith and want to provide their children with a spiritual framework for managing fear and seeking peace during difficult times. The story follows a young boy named David whose sister is in the hospital during the Christmas season. While David struggles to focus on his role in the school nativity play, he discovers that prayer and the Christmas message of hope can light the way through his darkness. It is a gentle, compassionate story for children aged 4 to 8 that validates their sadness while offering a path toward optimism and gratitude through a Christian lens.
