Bright Star: The Story of Esther

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This creative retelling of Esther is sure to be well-loved by your growing readers! Children will love the character development in this story of God’s work through unlikely people.  Your kids will love reading this engaging retelling of the story of Esther!

In this Christian book, your child will learn...

• what it looks like to walk with God when the world is not.
• how God protects his people in the midst of a dark world that is against him.
• the sovereignty and providence of God in the story of Esther.

Features:

• Kid-Friendly Language: written in a way that is easy for children to understand and enjoy
• Illustrations: includes colorful and engaging illustrations to provide visual cues for comprehension
• Pairs perfectly with our digital coloring book to keep little hands busy while listening along

Kaleidoscope books can be used in many ways:

• bedtime reading
• family devotions
• Sunday School curriculum
• supplementary reading for book of the Bible sermon series

This book is perfect for elementary-aged children, who are growing out of a storybook Bible, but not yet ready for a full-text translation.

As of the 26th June 2025, it would cost you $88 AUD to purchase this book directly from the USA. Through More Than Wildflowers, you save $38 AUD, delivery will be so much faster, and you get to support our small business! Win win! 

Recommendations:

Holly Mackle’s retelling of Esther begins with the looming intrigue of an epic movie trailer and unfurls into one thrilling chapter after another. Truly, every description and teaching moment captivates. Undoubtedly, Bright Star will grab your kid’s attention with a delightful determination that says, “Look at what God can do!” (Seriously: I nearly applauded at the end.)

-Caroline Saunders, author of Good News: How to Know the Gospel and Live It and Better Than Life: How to Study the Bible and Like It from LifeWay Girls and Kaleidoscope's Sound the Alarm

 I’ve read Esther dozens of times. But never like this. After each chapter, I found myself wanting to know, “What happens next?” In Bright Star, Holly Mackle has created something beautiful, playful, and compelling. And like the hero of this story, the writing absolutely shines.

–Chris Pappalardo, Writer and Co-founder of Advent Blocks

Holly Mackle skillfully retells this powerful story of God’s saving grace in a way that children will understand and love! With a Christ-centered focus on every page, young readers will learn to see Jesus in the Old Testament through this creative retelling of Esther.

–Amy Gannett, author of Fix Your Eyes: How our Study of God Shapes Our Worship of Him and founder of Tiny Theologians

I was on the edge of my seat during this adventurous telling of God’s plan to protect His people through Esther. The characters came to life. Big ideas, history, the culture and the God who never changes are explained well for a young reader.

-Katie Flores, PCA Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Through vivid storytelling and clear teaching, Holly Mackle draws young readers deep into the story of Esther. There’s adventure! Danger! (But not romance, ick!) And an unforgettable ending that points to an even greater Story—one that welcomes all of us to be part of it, forever. Kids and their parents will love Bright Star: The Story of Esther!

-Amanda Cleary Eastep, author of the Tree Street Kids middle grade series