{"product_id":"2026770000549-secondhand-star-bright","title":"Star Bright","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming and allegorical children’s story that explores themes of self-worth and identity. Star Bright is an adaptation by Marguerita Rudolph of a story by the renowned Soviet children’s author Boris Zakhoder. The narrative follows a misunderstood toad living in a garden, protected by the flowers she serves, until an encounter with a human leads her to question her own value—only to discover the vital importance of her role in the garden’s ecosystem.\n\nThe edition, published by Lothrop, Lee \u0026amp; Shepard in 1969, is notable for the dynamic, stylized illustrations by Stanley Mack, which are designed to dramatize the story and engage young readers. It is a classic example of late-1960s children’s book design, prized by collectors for its whimsical storytelling and unique artistic vision. For those interested in vintage international children's literature, this book serves as a delightful and thoughtful addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826058244315,"sku":"2026770000549-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/ef65f5f0-2389-447d-a26c-dbd96fd5eb55.png?v=1780311773","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000549-secondhand-star-bright","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}