A beautiful picture book of cosmic dimensions about the tranquility and happiness that come from no longer feeling alone, by Korean singer-songwriter Lee Juck and award-winning illustrator Lee Jinhee
A long, long time ago, in a far, far corner of the universe, there lived a lonely little star. One day, a comet appears—is this finally the star’s chance to make a friend? Inspired by Halley’s Comet, this picture book written by Korean singer-songwriter Lee Juck and illustrated by acclaimed artist Lee Jinhee is about the moments of connection—however brief or rare—that give us the joy and hope to shine bright across the vast universe.
Praise
"This friendship story is out of this world... Translated from Korean, this is a lovely tribute to the power of patience, the wonders of our universe, and friendship triumphing over loneliness. The spare text complements the soft, detailed illustrations, rendered in a warm palette of blue, orange, and yellow to express both the dismay the star feels at the missed connection and the joy of forging a bond in this vast universe. A concluding note briefly cites Halley’s Comet and its multi-decade trajectory as inspiration for this beautifully told tale... Heartfelt evidence that true connections exist in the cosmos and beyond."
—Kirkus Reviews
“Lee Juck tells a sweet … story of celestial friendship that is rendered sublime by Lee Jinhee’s luminous illustrations. In the tale, a lonely little star hangs in an empty gray part of the universe. This unhappy character looks like a furry starfish with all but one of its limbs tucked in, so that it resembles a teardrop… With the coming of [a] brilliant object, the star and its gloomy atmosphere are suffused with radiant gold… When 76 years have passed, the comet— like Halley’s Comet—reappears... From then on, reflecting the emotional state of the star and the comet, gray is banished from the pages and everything exudes joy, brilliance, fun and possibility—which, when you think about it, isn’t such a bad representation of good friendship.”
—Wall Street Journal
