The Star of Melvin

by Nathan Zimelman

Book Overview

Melvin the angel, a newly appointed star polisher, shines his small star to such perfection that God chooses it to become the Star of Bethlehem. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 002793750X
• ISBN13: 9780027937503
• Release Date: November 1987
• Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A wonderful Christmas story

The story of the little angel Melvin who cleans his star so well that in the end he wins a competition and has the honor to be the star of Bethlehem really is heartwarming. For a long time Melvin wants to have a star to polish and clean until it shines and finally one day his dream comes true. It's only a little star but it is his. His friend tells him about a star competition and Melvin decides to be part of it. He doesn't think that he stands a chance but he wins against all angels including the big Gabriel. The Lord chooses him to be the star for a special birthday, he will be the star of Bethlehem. I think children can really identify with little Melvin standing up against bigger kids or grown-ups. The illustrations are beautiful and until the last word of the story you have no clue to where this is leading. It is a different christmas story than the ones we usually here but it has the right Christmas spirit in it - a wonderful story and a wonderful book I can highly recommend.