The Star Painter

A children's picture book by Sue Dato Rutkowski

In this Christmas story, Michaelangel-o is an 8-year-old angel whose job is to paint and repair the stars in the galaxy.

Featuring original illustrations by Steven Polyi

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The Star Painter book cover — illustrated children's book showing a young angel painting stars

About the Book

Michaelangel-o is an 8-year-old angel with an extraordinary job — he paints and repairs the stars that light up the galaxy. But when something unexpected happens one Christmas, he discovers that the most important light of all might not come from the sky.

Written by Sue Dato Rutkowski and brought to life through the original illustrations of Steven Polyi, The Star Painter is a heartwarming story about purpose, creativity, and the magic of Christmas.

Book Details

Author
Sue Dato Rutkowski
Illustrator
Steven Polyi
Genre
Children's Picture Book
Theme
Christmas / Faith

About the Author

Sue Dato Rutkowski is the author of "The Star Painter" — an original children's picture book about a young angel's role in making Christmas happen.

She lives in New York's Hudson Valley, where she is an active member of her community and a dedicated mother and grandmother to a growing family.

Sue Dato Rutkowski, author of The Star Painter

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