Join Libby on an adventure of curiosity and kindness as she studies hard to make her wish--and those of others--come true. When Mary's little lamb, Libby, wishes upon a shooting star, a friend inspires her to go after her dream of traveling into outer space. Libby follows Mary to school and, despite the children laughing at her for being different, she doesn't give up. She learns how to build a rocket ship and travel into outer space. When she catches a shooting star, she discovers it is engraved with all the wishes that were ever wished upon it. She vows to help those wishes come true and returns to Earth to establish the Shooting Star Wish Foundation. Colorful paper-cut llustrations bring Libby's outer space adventure to life, making STEM subjects exciting and teaching children how kindness and curiosity can break down stereotypes, promote inclusion, and help them achieve their dreams. Picture Book Ages 4 - 7

Author Biography

Julia Collins is a freelance writer who loves cooking, traveling, yoga, and the outdoors. She writes marketing copy for education technology companies, human interest pieces about retirees, as well as the occasional travel article. Julia graduated with a B.A. in Communications and French from Virginia Tech. She also teaches yoga and is a mother of two curious little lambs of her own. She and her family enjoy life on Maryland's Eastern Shore. George Franco is an artist, illustrator, and designer. He paints in acrylics, watercolors, and oils. When George was four years old he knew illustrations were in his books. He couldn't read the words yet, so he relied on the drawings and pictures. From then on he was hooked.