Shine

Fathers finally gain proper recognition in this engaging story that will delight small sons and daughters as well as dads everywhere. Jimmy knows it's his father's job, with tools in hand, to light up everything from Christmas trees to basketball courts to lighthouses. Yet, now that it's Jimmy's turn to shine as the Star of Bethlehem in the Christmas pageant, he can only hope his busy father will be there to see him. After all, how can he possibly light up the stage if Dad isn't in the audience? Simple words and warm, expressive illustrations work together to reveal how adults and children light up each other's lives.