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These colorful and easy-to-read books were a big hit with our family because not only could Girlie Girl read through them herself, but also because we found the Nana Star book series to focus on character building, compassion, and generosity. All very important traits I want my children to possess. [T]he whole Nana Star experience [is] fun and educational and definitely something my daughters will treasure for a long time.
An Island Review (pdf)
These are very clever and cute picture books! The book's heroine, Nana Star, finds a lost baby star and promises to help him find his way back home. Their journey together is very sweet, and the book's simple illustrations are fun to look at. The story is beautifully told and expresses a safety and security that all children could benefit from. You really get the feeling that there is always someone looking over you from these books, and yet they are not religious in the least. It gives comfort, hope and friendship fun new faces without being didactic or trite. That is growing hard to find in today's world where morality and hope seem banned to the religious sector! It is great to find a book with a positive message that is completely non-secular.
In addition to the books, Nana Star and Moonman are lovable dolls. When we opened our box with the books and the toys, I really expected Maggie to love Nana Star since she was a pretty little dolly, and she does, but not nearly with the same affection she has for Moonman! In fact, my kids have been fighting over him for about two weeks now! He plays a little song and is incredibly huggable and sweet. His bright face lights up as the song plays and Maggie has spent many nights snuggled up with him.
Life as Lou (pdf)
Your little ones will love to cuddle up with posable, lovable Nana Star and friends. Our favorite besides Nana Star is Moonman. The Bean loves kissing and pushing his little star on his chest to see his sweet face light up the night. Overall I really love this series of books. My boys really loved listening to the CD at story time and enjoy acting out the story with the plushies. Make sure you check out nanastar.com to learn more about this awesome project and how NanaStar is changing the world.
The Domestic Diva (pdf)
Beautifully illustrated and paired with the accompanying dolls have the potential to remain treasured possessions well beyond girlhood. …If you are interested in more traditional toys (and wholesome as opposed to certain…toys geared towards young girls these days) and stories for little girls, then Nana Star will surely satisfy.
Sleeping Mommy (pdf)
The Fashionable Bambino loves Nana Star! She carries her doll around everywhere and is in love with the story. She even likes to sit and look at the pictures all by herself. I think the stories are wholesome and hold great values. We highly recommend Nana Star!
Fashionable Bambino (pdf)
This month I am going to introduce you to some fabulous dolls for your kids. The first doll that our daughter Nevaeh loves is the Nana Star doll. This sweet doll has a well written book that will keep your children interested throughout the book. (No, I won't tell you the story you need to get your own) The first week that we had Nana Star, I think I read the book 20 times over and over again. Nevaeh never got tired of the story.she would just read along with me. She even takes Nana Star for walks around the yard. It is so cute!
Parents with Style (pdf)
Caleb is a bit afraid of the dark. He really doesn't like to be left alone downstairs, either. I enjoyed giving him the Moonman from the new Nana Star series! I really like the Moonman because he is super soft and cuddly. His face lights up (like the moon) and he plays a great little tune. It is a very appealing tune, too.
Sassy Frazz (pdf)
I don’t really remember life before Nana Star. Seriously. This book and all of the magic surrounding it has consumed our family. Even my husband! Actually, he doesn’t have a choice in the matter. We are true Nana Star fans (or “Twinkles”, if you will) and it didn’t take long for that to happen. As soon as my toddler got her little hands on the Nana Star plush doll and attentively listened to me read her the story of a little girl in a blue princess dress, she was hooked. Ever since that day, the accompanying book and narrated story/song cd that came with the doll has been played continuously at naptime and bedtime. I even had to go so far as to loop the cd in her player, because she would keep getting out of bed to replay it. …This is of the most enjoyable children’s stories I’ve read yet.
Mums the Wurd (pdf)
All in all, it’s a pretty charming package. The doll is sweet and perfect for my four-year-old. The books…gently impart reasonable lessons. The illustrations are lovely, and have a slightly vintage feel about them.
The kid liked it. What more could you want?
Magpie Musings (pdf)
The book and doll we received to review were the original Nana Star book and doll. My daughter was enchanted by how the doll was holding the star and tree branch just as we read it in the book. My son listened intently as we read the story, wondering how the little star was going to get home. We were all enchanted by the beautiful illustrations.
And not only are the books outstanding - the authors also decided that publishing the books was not enough – they wanted to make a difference with their Nana Star legacy. So they created the Nana Star Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to raising funds for terminally ill children and heightening awareness of the problems facing children attending inner-city schools. The small company also donates hundreds of books to such causes as Toys for Tots and First Book.
Did You See That (pdf)
[T]hanks to ee publishing and productions, storytime just got even better. [H]eartwarming books. gorgeously illustrated. The stories are not only moving, but the company is inspiring as well. .[T]hese stories [are] not only enjoyable, but truly special [as well].
Mom Central (pdf)
Stories passed one from generation to generation are treasured by a few lucky souls. In Virginia, two granddaughters decided to bring their Nana’s charming story character, Nana Star, to life with a picture book series lovingly illustrated, written and published by three generations.
Amanda Reviews (pdf)
Everybody loves grandma’s stories. This is the premise for the Nana Star series founded by Elizabeth Sills and Elena Patrice who wanted to share their grandmother’s simple but poignant stories with the world. Old-fashioned values of friendship and love are desperately needed in today’s fast moving world where everyone seems to be in a hurry to get somewhere. These simple stories with values such as kindness, generosity and compassion not only encourage, but also provide for wholesome entertainment. Through the simple, sweet stories, [Nana Star] is all set to charm your little ones.
Dipika Mirpuri, About.com: Toys (pdf)
Kayla was excited when the box arrived as I told her it was an early birthday present; she couldn't wait to open it. Nice sister that she is, she immediately gave Lucas the Moonman and he seemed to take a liking to it right away! He likes looking at the big, smiley, yellow face! …Kayla carried Nana Star around with her all afternoon, and she shares her with Lucas, too. Perfect for little hands to grasp on to! …One of the unique aspects to these books that I really like is that each book has a purposefully misspelled word. …We're watching for the next book in the series so we can find out who Nana Star befriends next, and how she gets the little star back where he belongs!
Big Blueberry Eyes (pdf)
Have you heard of Nana Star? She is just the type of heroine that you would wish for your young daughter. Kind, brave, and adventerous, Nana Star is trying to return a lost baby star to heaven. Along the way, she meets Moonman, a friend who watches over her and assures her that she is never alone.
The Nana Star characters and stories present positive values such as friendship and kindness in a gentle, imaginative way. I use the word “present” because these are not “beat-you-over-the-head-with-a-teachable-moment” type books. Instead, Nana Star teaches by example in the context of lovely, old-fashioned stories.
The books themselves are beautifully illustrated. They have a vintage look which is perfectly suited to the classic feel of the stories.
I adored these books. I loved the simplicity of the stories and the refreshing sweetness and innocence. I loved that there was an actual story told, rather than some of the nonsense that passes for children’s literature these days. And, I loved that there was not a hint of diva attitude to be found.
Zen of Motherhood (pdf)
There is a new being in our house, and she’s called Nana Star. Nana Star and Moonman, along with their accompanying storybooks, arrived on our doorstep last week and have been a big deal since. … First and foremost, let me say, kudos to books that come with a CD that reads the story aloud and sings a song. Why do I like CDs that read the story aloud? Because I DON’T always enjoy reading a story aloud twelve times an hour. …As a bonus, Little No Limit digs the CD. She flips through the pages on her own or just listens to the story while playing with her dolly Nana Star. Other reasons everyone in the house likes these books: They make great bedtime stories. …The characters and illustrations are all sweet-natured. The toys are very huggable. …So, let’s see. Dolls. Stories. Pretty pictures. Read aloud CDs. Charitable publisher. What more do you want? George Clooney?
All Rileyed Up (pdf)
Nana Star is a sweet girl who stars in two books so far, where she learns virtue lessons from other sources, such as Moonman.
Moonman is a great little plush doll that lights up and plays a sweet song that does not get annoying, like so many other toys. …Nana Star is a posable plush doll with a couple of accessories, and she faithfully goes with Trinity all over the place. Trinity and Sam love having the characters in the book to cuddle with, and having stories about their toys help give them a character to love even more.
The Nana Star books are lovely stories… My kids love to have Grandma read the books. Over and over and over. But the CD's would be great for road trips or for nap times if your child has a CD player in their room.
Our Seven Qtpies (pdf)
Wordless Wednesday #60 (pdf)
I think these books are bound to be classics. They are so much fun and so enjoyable to read, especially when you have the accompanying dolls… They get a BIG thumbs up from Mom, too. The books are beautifully illustrated, very high quality, the story is wonderful, and the dolls are made of cloth. …The stories are really about building character and helping others and valuable for all children. …My daughter is absolutely enthralled with the story and, though he won’t admit it, my 7-year-old son rather likes it, too. …If you have a little girl, this set would make a great gift!
Nature Moms Blog (pdf)
As you all know, I love reviewing kids books and kids toys. With a 4-year- old and a 1-year-old, I have great product testers and I really get to see how products hold up. That being said, we have been playing with the Nana Star books and plushies, and we have a winner at my house.
The Nana Star plushie is a huge hit with both kids. It’s cute, easy to carry, and even has bloomers on under the skirt (yes, I checked). Madison immediately made the connection between the doll and the books. She talks about Nana Star quite often now.
If you need a great children’s gift, this is the way to go. The books are for 3-7-year-olds and they have such a positive message. I highly recommend these books.
Lisa Reviews (pdf)
These products were a pleasure to review. Being a homeschool mom of 5, I am always looking for quality books that promote positive values, and these books certainly do that.
These books were a pleasure to read and I feel honored to have been able to preview them with my children.
Dr. Mommy Chronicles (pdf)
The pictures are simple sketches that feel warm and could be easily copied by a child. The Nana Star doll is as loveable as the storybook character and Moonman will lead to many dreams and imaginary talks with the man in the moon.
Miss O's Blog (pdf)
[Nana Star books and plushies] would make great Father’s Day gifts for the Dad who likes to get right down on the floor and play with his kids!
Mom Reviews (pdf)
One of the most wonderful series of stories for young children. …The Nana Star series of books teaches a wonderful lesson about unconditional love and caring. …This series is destined to become a childhood favorite for generations to come.
Mommy Bits (pdf)