Orris and Timble Star Stories by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Carmen Mok
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Format Read: ARC-e-book
Number of pages: 80 pages
Publishing: April 7th, 2026
Source: Edelweiss+
Opening Lines: "The rat had made himself a nest from the pages of discarded books."
Timble shares tales of their adventures beyond the barn, while Orris recounts stories from the books that they've read. One day, Timble asks why Orris has never ventured outside. Orris explains that everything they need is right there, but Timble persists, offering to carry him and urging him to see the world beyond. Orris hesitates, feeling content with viewing the stars from his barn. Plus, Timble and the stories of her adventures are enough.
Orris is timid and scared to venture out of the comfort of his place. His sardine can provides him the opportunity to rethink his choices, to reflect on whether it is a good and noble thing to go out. Should he take Timble's offer to explore? I like how the friends can sit silently with one another. They don't have to talk every moment and sometimes it's enough just being side by side. As with the very first moment that they met, Orris needs to put their trust in Timble. To take that leap of faith and follow a beautiful dream they had, Orris ultimately decides to trust his friend.
I love how Carmen Mok's full-page illustrations beautifully capture the stars in the night sky, creating a soft, gentle story about the importance of friendship and the joy and happiness found in shared moments. I also love how the small round illustrations, depict what Orris might see from atop Timble. I'm truly content with the ending of this series.
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