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Coles The Star That Wanted a Friend: A Heartwarming Story About Friendship, Belonging, and Kindness at Bayshore Shopping Centre in Ottawa, ON
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High above the world, in the deep and sparkling night sky, lived a tiny star named Siri.
Siri had shone among the stars for many years. She was bright and beautiful, but inside her heart she felt lonely. The other stars twinkled from far away, yet none felt close enough to be a true friend.
One night Siri made a wish.
She wished with all her heart for someone to laugh with, talk with, and share adventures with. Her wish became so strong that she drifted down from the sky and landed gently on Earth.
There she meets Ellie and Lucas, two kind children with warm hearts and curious minds.
Together they play games, tell stories, laugh at funny moments, and discover the joy of friendship. Siri learns what it means to care for others, to be cared for, and to feel truly connected.
But as time passes, Siri begins to miss her home among the stars. She faces a difficult question: can friendship remain strong even when friends must be apart?
Beautifully illustrated and filled with warmth and gentle life lessons, The Star That Wanted a Friend is a touching story about friendship, belonging, kindness, and discovering that love stays with us wherever we go.
Perfect for bedtime reading, school libraries, classroom discussions, family reading time, and social-emotional learning programs.
Perfect for:
• Children ages 4–8
• Family reading
• Bedtime stories
• School libraries
• Character education
• Social-emotional learning (SEL)
Themes include:
• Friendship
• Belonging
• Kindness
• Emotional growth
• Love
• Connection
• Empathy
• Caring for others
• Self-discovery
Because friendship helps us shine our brightest.
High above the world, in the deep and sparkling night sky, lived a tiny star named Siri.
Siri had shone among the stars for many years. She was bright and beautiful, but inside her heart she felt lonely. The other stars twinkled from far away, yet none felt close enough to be a true friend.
One night Siri made a wish.
She wished with all her heart for someone to laugh with, talk with, and share adventures with. Her wish became so strong that she drifted down from the sky and landed gently on Earth.
There she meets Ellie and Lucas, two kind children with warm hearts and curious minds.
Together they play games, tell stories, laugh at funny moments, and discover the joy of friendship. Siri learns what it means to care for others, to be cared for, and to feel truly connected.
But as time passes, Siri begins to miss her home among the stars. She faces a difficult question: can friendship remain strong even when friends must be apart?
Beautifully illustrated and filled with warmth and gentle life lessons, The Star That Wanted a Friend is a touching story about friendship, belonging, kindness, and discovering that love stays with us wherever we go.
Perfect for bedtime reading, school libraries, classroom discussions, family reading time, and social-emotional learning programs.
Perfect for:
• Children ages 4–8
• Family reading
• Bedtime stories
• School libraries
• Character education
• Social-emotional learning (SEL)
Themes include:
• Friendship
• Belonging
• Kindness
• Emotional growth
• Love
• Connection
• Empathy
• Caring for others
• Self-discovery
Because friendship helps us shine our brightest.
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