The Search for a Star

About this book

It's Christmas Eve in Ruby Reef, and no one under the sea is more excited than Crabby Abby the Decorator Crab. Covered from claw to shell in bows, baubles, and sparkly trinkets, Abby looks like a walking Christmas boutique!The whole reef has gathered for the town tree-lighting ceremony when Daniel the Lionfish notices something is missing: there's no star at the top of the tree. Daniel reminds everyone why the star matters so much. It was a star that led the wise men to Bethlehem to worship the baby Jesus.With the lights waiting and Christmas almost here, Crabby Abby, Daniel, and their friend Lavender Urchin set off on an undersea quest to find a star. They search high and low across the reef, determined to bring back something bright enough to crown their Christmas tree. Along the way, they hear someone crying, and the friends stop to offer help and loving kindness to a sea creature in need. Could their new friend be exactly what they've been searching for? Will sharing God's love turn out to be the truest blessing of Christmas?Warm-hearted and full of ocean charm, The Search for a Star: A Crabby Abby Christmas is a faith-filled picture book for children ages 4 to 8. It celebrates the true meaning of Christmas and the story of Jesus's birth, along with the joy of friendship, teamwork, and kindness. Young readers will discover that the most precious gifts aren't wrapped in bows, that helping others is a way to share God's love, and that even the smallest act of kindness can shine as brightly as any star.With a lovable cast of colorful sea creatures and a gentle, heartfelt, and meaningful message, this story invites families to slow down during the busy holiday season and remember the real reason we celebrate. It's a perfect Christmas Eve read-aloud, Advent story time, Sunday school lesson, or stocking stuffer for young ocean lovers, and a sweet way to start a treasured new family Christmas tradition.