Marytale
The Star in the Jar
- 4-6 min read
- 10 pages
- 3+
One evening, Emma and Jack find a tiny star that has fallen into their garden, and they set off to take it home. The little star shows them the way through a magic forest, across sparkly rivers, and up glowing hills to the Moon Gates, where a kind owl named Otos is waiting. A gentle bedtime story about helping someone who is lost find home, and making a friend in the sky.
In a little village lived Emma, who wondered about everything, and her brother Jack, who loved to play.
One evening, Emma and Jack sat outside, counting stars. Suddenly, a tiny star slipped from the sky and floated down—right into their garden! “Whoa!” said Jack.
Emma gently picked up the little star. It glowed in her hands. “Oh, Jack! It’s so pretty. Let’s keep it warm!”
Jack nodded and ran inside for a little glass jar. Gently, they tucked the star inside.
A tiny voice came from the jar! Emma and Jack gasped. “I fell and got lost,” said the star. “Please take me home to the Moon Gates.” “We will!” they promised.
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