Why Stars Wait for Fairies — Beside the tall daisy, Della tapped one little star. Tap, tap. Read the full story →
Beside the tall daisy, Della tapped one little star. Tap, tap. Nothing. She wanted one twinkle before bedtime, but the star sat still and cool as a pebble.
Della folded her hands and counted daisy petals. One soft petal, two soft petals. The garden smelled like warm leaves. At last the star gave a tiny blink. “There you are,” whispered Della. Ever since, stars wait for fairies who can wait too—and next time you see Della’s smile, can you find the patient star?