Waiting for the Stars
Jonny Lambert
Little Tiger

Mouse is super excited: she’s staying up late to see the stars for the very first time. Fortunately, for the wait feels very long, her friends Owl, Firefly, and Squirrel are there too. To help pass the time Owl offers to tell them a story but she nods off leaving her exceedingly lengthy tale unfinished. No matter, Mouse has spotted a star, or rather, she hasn’t but the excitement has made her need a wee

and soon after, very sleepy, until hurrah! At last! There are the stars filling the sky with sparkles; but only briefly.

Along come thick clouds causing tears to start falling from Mouse’s eyes.
Happily however Firefly knows a way to fill the sky with magical sparkles once more …

Young listeners will surely recognise that eager anticipation felt by Mouse during the story, a story from which friendship shines forth throughout.

As always Jonny Lambert’s scenes provide visual delight at every turn of the page. The rich colours of the creatures and the surrounding vegetation really stand out against the night sky. A charming tale to share with young children at bedtime but also one to read aloud and talk about in a foundation stage setting.