"Sometimes, the brightest gift you can give a friend is simply your time and a question."

Din is a collector of stars—magical, glowing treasures that she loves to share with everyone she meets. Her stars are famous for turning frowns upside down and making blue days disappear. But when Din meets a lonely bear who remains sad despite her shiniest stars, she realizes that magic isn't always enough to heal a heavy heart.

Through this gentle and beautifully illustrated journey, Din discovers a powerful secret: the beginning of a true, trusting friendship starts with the simple art of asking questions and truly listening. The Stars of Din is a moving story about empathy, emotional intelligence, and learning how to support a friend when they are feeling down.

Bilingual Learning:

Presented in both English and Spanish, this bilingual hardcover is a fantastic tool for families to explore emotional vocabulary in two languages. It provides a shared language for discussing "the blues" and how to identify feelings in ourselves and others.

Why This Story is a Must-Have:

• Develops Empathy: Teaches children that "fixing" a friend's problem isn't always as important as simply being there for them.

• Emotional Literacy: Helps little ones identify sadness and loneliness in their peers and gives them the tools to respond with kindness.

• Beautiful Message on Friendship: Highlights that curiosity and listening are the foundations of building trust.

• Stunning Visuals: Jayri Gómez’s magical illustrations of glowing stars and soft landscapes create a calming, soulful atmosphere for reading.

Shipping & Availability

Now In Stock! Following its feature at the SCBWI Winter Conference on January 18th, 2026, this bilingual treasure is officially available. We package every book with care to ensure Din’s stars arrive glowing and ready to inspire your little reader.

Book Details

• Author & Illustrator: Jayri Gómez

• Languages: Bilingual English & Spanish

• Themes: Empathy, Friendship, Emotions, and Listening

• Format: Hardcover / Full Color

• Recommended For: Ages 4–8 and anyone learning to navigate the world of feelings.

The Adoverse Selection

We added The Stars of Din to our collection because it tackles a complex emotional lesson with grace and magic. It’s a beautiful reminder for both kids and adults that we don’t always need to have the answers—we just need to have the heart to ask the right questions.