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How Marisol Made a Star
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ISBN13: 9798281097673
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 23 2025
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 23 2025
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if one big question could light up the world? How Marisol Made a Star is a heartwarming and imaginative picture book about a brave young girl who dares to bring light back to a village wrapped in shadow-by building a star of her very own. Perfect for curious kids, future inventors, and anyone who believes that bright ideas can come from small voices. A STEM story that inspires imagination, resilience, and real-world exploration. When the night sky goes dark, Marisol refuses to give up hope. Armed with questions, coding, and creativity, she explores how shadows move, how mirrors bend light, and how solar power works. With the help of her cat and a lot of trial and error, she creates something extraordinary-a solar-powered star to light up her entire village. This empowering story encourages kids to:
- Ask questions that lead to discovery
- Tinker, test, and try again (even when it fails)
- See science as something magical and accessible
- Believe their ideas matter How Marisol Made a Star blends science and storytelling into a poetic journey of light, hope, and determination. It's perfect for ages 5-9, read-aloud moments, classroom inspiration, and family libraries that value both emotional depth and educational growth. What's Inside:
- A poetic, beautifully illustrated story about STEM, solar energy, and self-belief
- A fun glossary of light, energy, and coding terms
- A Build-Your-Own Star Light activity using everyday items
- Character-driven storytelling with high emotional resonance Ideal for:
- Parents seeking empowering, diverse books for their kids
- Teachers and librarians looking for STEM + emotional learning crossovers
- Gift-givers who want stories with heart, depth, and re-read value
- Kids who love to build, explore, and shine About the Hero:
Marisol is a young girl of color, a fearless learner, and a shining example of how curiosity fuels innovation. Her journey mirrors what every real inventor and dreamer experiences-asking what if, staying brave, and building anyway. Keywords & Categories:
Children's STEM books, Girls in Science, Solar Power, Light & Shadows, Growth Mindset, Picture Books about Courage, Emotional Intelligence, Coding for Kids, Diversity in STEM, Books for Curious Kids, Empowering Books for Girls, Creative Problem Solving, 5-9 year olds, Science + Art Picture Books, Solar Energy for Kids Let this book remind your child: their ideas have the power to shine.
In every shadow, there's a story waiting to light the way.
- Tinker, test, and try again (even when it fails)
- See science as something magical and accessible
- Believe their ideas matter How Marisol Made a Star blends science and storytelling into a poetic journey of light, hope, and determination. It's perfect for ages 5-9, read-aloud moments, classroom inspiration, and family libraries that value both emotional depth and educational growth. What's Inside:
- A poetic, beautifully illustrated story about STEM, solar energy, and self-belief
- A fun glossary of light, energy, and coding terms
- A Build-Your-Own Star Light activity using everyday items
- Character-driven storytelling with high emotional resonance Ideal for:
- Parents seeking empowering, diverse books for their kids
- Teachers and librarians looking for STEM + emotional learning crossovers
- Gift-givers who want stories with heart, depth, and re-read value
- Kids who love to build, explore, and shine About the Hero:
Marisol is a young girl of color, a fearless learner, and a shining example of how curiosity fuels innovation. Her journey mirrors what every real inventor and dreamer experiences-asking what if, staying brave, and building anyway. Keywords & Categories:
Children's STEM books, Girls in Science, Solar Power, Light & Shadows, Growth Mindset, Picture Books about Courage, Emotional Intelligence, Coding for Kids, Diversity in STEM, Books for Curious Kids, Empowering Books for Girls, Creative Problem Solving, 5-9 year olds, Science + Art Picture Books, Solar Energy for Kids Let this book remind your child: their ideas have the power to shine.
In every shadow, there's a story waiting to light the way.
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