Aunt Fanny's Star

When Aunt Fanny becomes too ill to look after herself, Mama Bunny decides to move her in with her family. This means big changes at the Bunny house, of course, but it also means fun and discovery for the three young bunnies as they get to learn all about their funny aunt. She shows them that there is always comfort and consolation in the twinkling stars overhead. This touching, gentle picture book helps children navigate the difficult issues of dealing with the death of a loved one. It shares in simple terms the truth that death affects us all, and that life goes on as surely as there are stars twinkling in the sky.

Feridun Oral is one of the most prominent illustrators of children's books in Turkey. In addition to book illustrations, he also creates paintings, sculptures, textiles and ceramics in his workshop in Istanbul. He is the author and illustrator of The Message of the Birds, The Red Apple, and A Warm Winter. Brigitte Weninger is a full time writer and has written more than thirty acclaimed picture book, among them the internationally successful Davy series.