The Girl Who Woke the Stars | Hardcover Children's Book

The Girl Who Woke the Stars

A beautifully illustrated story about hope, healing, and the light every child carries inside.

Ellie is a little girl whose smile shines so brightly that even the stars notice her.

One tiny sleepy star is drawn to her gentle glow, but an unexpected touch causes Ellie’s light to fade. As her family carries her to the magical Healing Castle, the little star realizes it has made a terrible mistake. Determined to help, it gathers every bit of its own light to guide Ellie back to hers.

Inspired by a true story, The Girl Who Woke the Stars is a heartfelt picture book that gently explores illness, courage, and recovery through the wonder of a magical world. With hand-painted watercolor illustrations and a timeless message of love and resilience, this is a story families will return to again and again.

Whether shared at bedtime, given as a meaningful gift, or read during life’s difficult seasons, The Girl Who Woke the Stars reminds us that even when a child’s light seems dim, it is never truly gone.

Pre-order now: Books are currently in production and will ship as soon as they arrive. The release and shipping date is still to be announced.

Free U.S. shipping is included with every edition.

Perfect for

• Ages 3–8
• Bedtime reading
• Families walking through difficult seasons
• Grandparents, parents, and caregivers
• Hospitals, children’s clinics, and therapy offices
• Baby showers and meaningful gifts

Hardcover Edition

• Premium hardcover
• Full-color watercolor illustrations
• 32 pages
• 8 × 8 inches
• Sewn binding for lasting durability

Choose Your Edition

• Regular Edition — $18.99: Hardcover copy of The Girl Who Woke the Stars.
• Signed Hardcover Edition — $27.99: A keepsake edition signed by Ashlei Morgan and Ellie.

Signed Hardcover Edition

A special keepsake edition signed by the author and Ellie.

Each signed copy is personally signed by Ashlei Morgan before it is packaged and shipped. Every signed edition also includes Ellie’s signature, either hand-signed when she is able or added using her special signature stamp.

Because Ellie is the heart behind this story, having both signatures makes this edition a meaningful keepsake for families who want an especially personal copy.

Your Signed Hardcover Includes

• Signature from author and illustrator Ashlei Morgan
• Ellie’s signature, hand-signed when she is able or added with her signature stamp
• Premium hardcover edition
• Full-color watercolor illustrations
• 32 pages
• 8 × 8 inch square format
• Sewn binding for lasting durability

“Even when a child’s light seems dim, it is never truly gone.”