Books Like Nora's Stars
Families who loved Nora's Stars by Satomi Ichikawa 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 Nora's Stars by Satomi Ichikawa 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 struggling with the impulse to keep everything for themselves, or when they need help understanding that some things are most beautiful when they are shared and free. It is a gentle tool for teaching the difference between possessiveness and appreciation, wrapped in a magical nighttime adventure. While visiting her grandmother, Nora and a troupe of enchanted toys decide to harvest the stars from the sky to play with them. However, they soon discover that the world feels cold and lonely when the stars are tucked away in a box. This beautifully illustrated story uses fantasy to explore themes of responsibility, environmental stewardship, and the joy of looking up. It is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children who are beginning to navigate their own impact on the world around them.
