Luna and the Lost Star
A glowing Caribbean bedtime story about facing the fear of the dark, with a brave girl and a chatty turquoise bird.
Coming to Amazon soonAbout the book
In Bahía Estrella, Luna can climb trees, swim through the waves and touch lizards without screaming. But there is one thing she does not like at all: the dark.
One night, a star disappears from the sky, and a very chatty turquoise bird named Tilo arrives with a star emergency. To bring it back, Luna will have to cross the Valley of Shadows… and discover that being brave doesn't mean you stop being afraid.
Book one in the series Luna and the Guardians of the Caribbean. Originally published in Spanish as Luna y la estrella perdida.
- A Caribbean heroine kids will love and recognize themselves in
- A funny little friend who is scared too, and goes anyway
- A gentle message: courage means taking one step, and then another
- Full-color illustrations on every page
- Perfect for reading aloud and talking about fears as a family
Inside the book
Color Luna and Tilo!
Talk about it after reading
- What things scare you?
- What did Luna do when she was scared?
- Who keeps you company when you feel afraid?
“A shadow looks giant when we forget to look at the light.”Abuela Licha
In Spanish
Luna y la estrella perdida
A bedtime story in Spanish about facing the fear of the dark, with a Caribbean heroine and a turquoise bird who makes kids laugh.
On Amazon nowBook details
| Title | Luna and the Lost Star |
|---|---|
| Author | Bobby Chawin |
| Series | Luna and the Guardians of the Caribbean, book 1 |
| Language | English |
| Ages | 4 to 8 years |
| Pages | 40 · full color |
| Trim size | 8.5 × 8.5 in |
| ISBN (paperback) | 9798162111818 |
Questions and answers
What is Luna and the Lost Star about?
Luna, a girl from the Caribbean town of Bahía Estrella, is afraid of the dark. When a star disappears, she crosses the Valley of Shadows with Tilo, a turquoise bird, and learns that being brave means taking one step and then another.
What age is it for?
Children ages 4 to 8. It works best read aloud by an adult at bedtime.
How long is the book?
40 full-color pages in a square 8.5 × 8.5 inch paperback, about 10 minutes to read aloud.
Is there a Spanish version?
Yes. The original Spanish edition is called Luna y la estrella perdida and is available on Amazon now.
When is it available?
The English paperback and Kindle editions were submitted to Amazon in October 2026 and go on sale as soon as Amazon finishes its review.
Hear first about Book 2
One short letter a month: new books, behind-the-scenes notes and free printables. Get Luna's coloring page as a welcome gift.