Linda Liu – illustratör

Nobody realises how hard it is to compete to be the shooting star that someone wishes on. And they definitely don't know that burn out impacts celestial bodies too.When the lights go out for one star, their self-worth is thrown into flux as they plummet to the ground. But after they hit their lowest - the Earth - they find a new purpose that might just bring back their glow.This irresistibly charming story tackles the struggles of motivation and self-confidence while dazzling readers with its stunning art.

Two misfits learn that nobody is too weird for friendship in this hilarious spin on the eponymous nursery rhyme by the beloved Linda Liu, author of Hidden Gem and Sour Apple. It's tough out there for outcasts to make a connection. For a lonely duck and sheep it seems nearly impossible. So, without a friend to be had, they do the only thing available to them. . . eat worms. But maybe, just maybe, they might be able to find someone who they have something in common with. In a hilarious remix of the song "Nobody Likes Me (I Guess I'll Go Eat Worms)", Linda Liu breathes new life into the importance of friendship that will have young readers belly laughing and cheering for another read.

THIS BOOK ROCKS!!(It also happens to be about a rock...)Prepare to fall in love with this irresistible debut picture book and its quirky story of a rock's journey to find self-confidence with accessible social emotional themes, perfect for fans of Oddbird and Something's Wrong.When a small pebble sees others gathering on the steps of the Museum of Rocks, he grows curious. Once inside the esteemed halls, he is shocked by what he discovers. The only rocks on display are glittering gemstones, geodes, and crystals! These beautiful stones make him wonder: Can he be special, too? Perhaps he’ll find an answer in the World’s Most Beautiful Gem exhibition . . . or maybe, just maybe, he will find the answer inside himself."Breathtaking." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review