It's a snowy Christmas Eve at the Lindenberg family's...
When the star for the top appears to be missing while decorating the Christmas tree, Tobias and Emma are in a state of panic. Their godfather promised that the star was magical!
To save Christmas, a toy teddy bear and a porcelain ballerina come to life!
As warm as a fire, as hearty as a cup of chocolate milk...
Goodreads
This belongs on the list of classics from your childhood. Wonderfully cozy!
The Storygraph
...a new Christmas tradition in our home. Enjoy !
bol.com
The Summary
The whirling toy adventure in which a teddy bear dressed as a nutcracker and a porcelain ballerina try to save Christmas is a must-read for young and old. In the style of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, JJ Gasia takes you to a world that will warm your heart even on the coldest winter day.
The debut of young author and illustrator JJ Gasia is a new Christmas classic that will make generations dream away. Fresh but old-fashioned, new but familiar.
The Story
It is a snowy Christmas Eve at the Lindenberg family. When the star for the tree topper is missing while decorating the Christmas tree, Tobias and Emma are in a state of panic. Their godfather promised that the star was magical!
Disappointed, they crawl into bed that night, unaware of the unexpected help that is on its way. Their toys and Christmas decorations come to life and take charge. Kranz, the grumbling teddy bear, and Marushka, the elegant porcelain ballerina, set out together to track down the missing star in the sleeping house.
What follows is an adventurous night full of surprises, in which not only the mystery surrounding the star is solved, but also the hearts within the family are brought closer together again.
The Christmas Star is a story about friendship, togetherness and hope. Written and illustrated with love and the necessary portion of humor. Perfect to dream away while reading or listening.