Benny the Fox and the Lost Star: Read, Color and Explore Kindness Together

What would you do if you found a little star far from home? In Benny the Fox and the Lost Star, a small fox discovers a frightened star in the forest and promises to help. With Oliver the owl, a friendly rabbit and a sky full of stars, Benny learns that even a difficult problem feels easier when friends work together.

This illustrated story is designed for children ages 4–7 and takes about five minutes to read aloud. It is available in English, Italian and Spanish, with six black-and-white scenes to print and color. Here are a few ways to enjoy it at home or in the classroom.

Start with a cozy read-aloud

Open the story page and choose your language from the menu. Look at the cover together before reading: who might the fox be helping, and where could the star be going? Let children make a guess, then follow Benny through the forest, across the stream and up the tallest hill.

There is no need to rush. Pause at the questions after the scenes, or read the whole story first and come back to them. A child who prefers to listen can simply point to a detail in the picture.

Talk about feelings and asking for help

The little star is frightened when Benny finds it. Later, Benny feels worried because his first plan does not work. These moments are gentle starting points for talking about feelings: “What might the star need right now?” or “Who could you ask for help if you felt stuck?”

Notice how each friend contributes something different. Oliver offers an idea, the rabbit helps make the bridge safe, and the stars help their friend return home. Benny does not solve everything alone, and asking for help is part of his kindness.

Color the six scenes and retell the adventure

Use the print button beside a scene to print just that illustration, or print the cover and all six scenes together. Children can choose their own colors for Benny, the forest and the night sky. There is no right color for a magical star!

When the pictures are finished, put them in story order. Ask your child to explain what happens first, next and last. You can also mix up two scenes and invite them to put the adventure back in order, using the pictures as clues.

Make a little kindness star

Invite children to draw a big star on paper and add a picture of one kind thing they could do today: share crayons, invite someone to play or help put toys away. Older children can write a short sentence; younger children can tell you their idea while you write it down.

Bring Benny into the classroom

Read together, then let pairs or small groups each color a scene. Arrange the pages into a shared display and retell the story as a group. Invite different children to describe Benny, Oliver, the rabbit and the star, so everyone can contribute in a way that feels comfortable.

Finish with the story’s message: kindness is a little light that can make the whole world brighter. A listening ear, a helpful idea or a friendly invitation can be a child’s own small light.