The Stargazer (THE WORLD OF KINDNESS)

“Egor Klopenko’s The Stargazer is a tender, imaginative children’s book that invites young readers to look up—and within. Told in simple, lyrical stanzas perfect for ages 3–6, this enchanting tale follows a curious child who rescues a fallen star and grows into the wise, wonder-filled Stargazer. Along the way, readers meet magical characters like star whales who swim between the stars in the universe, and explore the mysteries of black holes, galaxies, and the infinite sky above. Klopenko beautifully blends science and story, offering gentle lessons about following your heart, embracing the unknown, and recognizing the special light inside each of us. Like his previous book, The Book of Friendship, The Stargazer celebrates the power of stories—how they’re shared, passed on, and continue to grow. It’s a book that fosters curiosity, self-discovery, and a lifelong sense of awe for the universe around us. A perfect bedtime read for dreamers and little explorers alike.”

—Chloe Faith Robinson, literary editor and founder of CANREADS Book Review

“The Stargazer is a wonderful heartwarming and beautifully written children’s book that will take you on a magical journey where you will be introduce to kindness, empathy and compassion towards everyone as well as yourself.”

—Swatishree Jena, Book critic

“Stargazer is an allegorical map of life disguised as a bedtime story. Each chapter layers a spiritual truth: listen to your heart, see darkness as fertile, treat fragility with care, trust unseen guardians, and remember that every person is already a star. It reminded me of The Little Prince in the way it compresses philosophy into simplicity, but where Saint-Exupéry looks at roses and planets, Klopenko looks at stars and whales. Both point children—and adults—toward truths about courage, humility, and love. At its heart lies a truth as luminous as infinite universe: every child, every soul, is already a star, waiting to be seen, held, and guided home.”

—Prerna Khanna, Book critic.

“A magical tale that teaches children to alchemize their curiosity into compassionate courage and manifest their dreams using their own light. The overall feeling is luminous, thoughtful, and imaginative.”

—Nabeera Shahzad, Editor at Indigo Wings.