English author/illustrator team M. Christina Butler and Frank Endersby, who have also collaborated on such titles as The First Snow and Babbity's Big Bad Mood, join forces in this sweet picture-book about wishing on a star. Two murine friends, Little Brown Mouse and Little Grey Mouse, set out to find the shooting star they witnessed falling toward the lake, each intent on making a wish. They run into Vole and Frog on their way, and soon it's a race to see who can get there first. But is it really the case that only one creature can wish on the star...?

Pairing a sweet, heartwarming tale from Butler with lovely illustrations from Endersby, The Wishing Star is a cute little picture-book, one which highlights the importance of friendship, and of working together. The author is best known for her series of picture-books about Little Hedgehog, and this is in the same vein, featuring anthropomorphized forest animals who all live peacefully together. Recommended to picture-book readers who enjoy such animal stories, or who are looking for tales about sharing, friendship and teamwork. ( )