This book is nothing short of delightful. It is charmingly illustrated by Margot Apple, but is not really a picture book. The reading level and length aim it more for the independent reader, 3rd grade perhaps. The story is of a Lonely Only (only child) named Allie who double-wishes on a birthday candle and a falling star for a baby sister. What she gets is a Star Baby boy who falls from the sky and totally disrupts her life.

Star Baby Sammy floats, flies, swells enormously when bathed, and begins talking within days. Allie and her parents find themselves becoming fond of him in spite of themselves, and reacting with dismay when he wants to return to his Star home. This is a story of loving, adapting, and being careful what you wish for. Loved it. ( )