Sparkling Together: Starbright and His Earthling Friends

By Jyoti Ma

Grade 2-5-These eight stories, written as a means to nourish the self-esteem of the children, feature a friendly, humanlike extraterrestrial, Starbright, from Planet Om, whose spaceship lands near... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0932040543
• ISBN13: 9780932040541
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Integral Yoga Publications
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5

Customer Reviews

I Like It

From Jordan age 4: "I like it 'cause Sky saves the dog, Star Rover, and he has a sister named Rose and they have a cat named Heartbeat....I like it when they were riding in a spaceship." From his mom: My son LOVES this book, and has changed his name to Sky after one of the protagonists.

Sparkling Together

I give "Sparking Together" Five Stars. It can be read to small children or an older child can read it. Real life challenges that all children have today. It will be very helpful to aid children with self-esteem. The most important thing in a child's development. Nice Illustrations.

Sweet and endearing

In this whimsical tale, Rose and Sky Heart are taken by surprise one fall afternoon when a spaceship lands in a nearby open field. An earth-like boy emerges from the ship introducing himself as, Starbright of Planet Om. Instantly a bond of friendship is formed.The adventures of Starbright, and his earthling friends explore many issues and challenges children face today, which make this book intelligent and thought provoking, as well as an instrumental teaching tool for children.Author Jyoti Ma, also sets forth a universal ethic. This universal ethic is selfless love, and its immediate manifestation in the family and compassion for all living things. One inherent in our universe that moves into form, is multiplied, and changes the world. With its social overtones, readers of all ages will enjoy these well written, entertaining, and quirky tales. Eye catching, colorful illustrations also help bring these adventures and characters to life appealing to the imagination of young and old alike.I recommend this delightful book as a bedtime story to kindle the spirit of goodness within ones heart or for parent and child as a way to stay connected.Reviewed by Betsie

Childhood experiences come to life!

Sparkling Together - Starbright and his Earthling FriendsBy Jyoti Ma with illustrations by Chandra DeviSky and Rose Heart are playing in their backyard when they discover a spaceship. The ship opens and there stands Starbright a boy from Planet Om, who invites the youngsters to come to a picnic on Om. Rose runs to ask her father, who is preoccupied and gives his permission without knowing what he has just agreed to. Off the three new companions go, traveling through the universe to Planet Om. The Star Family Fest is in full swing and a wonderful time is had by all. Lots of activity, friendly people and funny food like Milkyway cheese sandwiches and Pluto Potato Salad. Suddenly a meteorite smashed into the middle of the picnic and earthlings and people of Planet Om scatter. Later the children return to Planet Earth, happy and excited about their new friend and their wonderful adventure. Starbright returns and invites the children to come to his school for a visit. Another interesting and challenging adventure ensues for the three new friends. This book is about friendship, co-operation and self-esteem. It focuses on many of life's difficulties including the death of a grandparent and a pet.Author Jyoti Ma taught children in San Fransciso before moving to Yogaville, Virginia a community based on the teachings of yoga. Illustrator and yoga instructor, Chandra Devi lives in Somerset England. Excellent story format with colorful, exciting illustrations. Planet Om becomes a mystical magical place through the imagery of this talented illustrator. The lessons are cleverly disguised in the plot and the interaction between the characters is realistic and imaginative. Recommended for ages. 4-10.Reviewer: Shirley Roe