night zookeeper book 1 - Writing Ninjas

“Do you really look different from the other stars?” I asked. The Wonky Starlooked around at the other stars in the sky. “There.” I said. “Look at that oneclose to you, to your right, shining in the distance about 30 million light yearsaway. I think he has a long point too. Besides you both look radiant from myperspective!”“You are right!” The Wonky Star exclaimed excitedly. “I think I have found myhome. Do I really look beautiful from down there?”“You all do. Stars aren’t created with a ruler. They all have their long points andshort points and the light of every star is precious.Sometimes we can be too close to ourselves tobe a good judge of who we really are. If you everlose faith in your own beauty all you need to dois ask someone who can look at you fromanother view, just like I’m looking at you now.”Upon hearing this, the star smiled, it twinkled inthe sky and looked more beautiful than ever.26