Isla’s Paper Stars

On Christmas Eve, Isla has one quiet game before bed—and a special wish: she wants all her paper stars beside her pillow. But as she gathers them, more stars emerge from the basket and from beneath one another. Soon they are too many to lie neatly on the narrow shelf, and a tidy stack would hide the stars Isla wants to see.

With bedtime drawing near, Isla needs a place where her whole collection can rest without crowding or disappearing. A creased strip of paper gives her an idea. Can she fold it into little beds sturdy enough to hold the stars, with room for every point?

Isla’s Paper Stars is a cosy Christmas Eve picture book about a child noticing a problem, trying things out, and making something thoughtful with what she has nearby. Gentle sounds, patient discovery, and Isla’s careful hands make this a lovely story to share at bedtime or enjoy together during the holidays.