A young Jewish boy is given a star to wear. At first he is proud of the decoration, but soon finds the star overshadowing him—no one sees the boy, only the star. Lonely, frightened, and helpless, he watches as other star-wearers are led away into the night. This affecting allegory, rich with symbolism, educates children about the events of the Holocaust in a way that young minds can easily grasp.
By Rachel Hausfater and Olivier Latyk