Children and Youth

Brilliant Star: Soaring with Unity, Vol. 52, No. 4. This issue focuses on strengthening bonds of unity with your family and community through a wide variety of activities, including these:

• Find out about Bahá’u’lláh’s devoted brother, Mírzá Músá;
• Learn how ‘Abdu’l-Bahá helped farmers grow crops and a community;
• Craft a decorative miniature door in “Nur’s Nook” to welcome neighbors to your home;
• Learn about Soo Fouts, the first Asian woman elected to the U.S. National Spiritual Assembly;
• Dive into deeper discussions with tips from dolphin friends;
• Discover ways to connect hearts by playing games together;
• Quiz yourself on how you handle conflicts with friends;
• Create art from nature’s inspiring diversity in our “Maya’s Mysteries” feature;
• Explore how family stories can strengthen bonds of love and appreciation;
• Get to know Dr. Mansur Nurdel, who fled persecution in Iran and risked his life to serve the Bahá’í Faith.

A delightful board book for young children. Brightly illustrated pages share a prayer from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, “O God, guide me, protect me, make of me a shining lamp and a brilliant star. Thou art the Mighty and the Powerful.”

A delightful board book for young children. Brightly illustrated pages share a quote from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, “O Lord God! Make us as waves of the sea, as flowers of the garden, united, agreed through the bounties of Thy love.”

A delightful board book for young children. Brightly illustrated pages share a quote from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, “O my God! O my God! Thou seest these children who are the twigs of the tree of life, the birds of the meads of salvation, the pearls of the ocean of Thy grace, the roses of the garden of Thy guidance.”

Brilliant Star: Thirst to Learn, Vol. 52, No. 3. This issue helps kids develop skills they need for happy, healthy lives through these activities and more:

• Explore your inner gems and virtues;
• Find out how Bahá’u’lláh’s family and friends cooperated on the long journey from Baghdád to Constantinople (now Istanbul);
• Practice what you would say to show compassion to a friend or someone you’ve just met;
• Make nine-pointed stars with Nur using the Imagination Station 2 art app on our website;
• Quiz yourself on how well you handle challenges;
• Learn from kids around the world about their heroes, skills they’re developing, and challenges they’ve faced;
• Try a cool trick to unlock your math superpowers;
• Get to know Barbara Talley, a speaker, author, and poet who motivates people to eliminate prejudice and achieve their goals.

This is the story of the Báb, a young Siyyid Who lived in Persia in the nineteenth century. The beauty and purity of His short life shine out amid the dark corruption of the times. When He said that He was the Promised One Who had come to renew religion and prepare the way for One greater than Himself Whose teachings would bring peace to the world, His message spread like wildfire across the land, awakening the hearts of people everywhere.

The appearance of the Báb was like the sun rising above the horizon at dawn, heralding the beginning of a new day in the history of mankind. It was a time of great excitement, heroic deeds, and a new outpouring of love into the world. This beautifully illustrated history will appeal to readers of all ages.

Brilliant Star: Harmony with Nature, Vol. 52, No. 2. In this issue, explore humanity’s relationship with Earth and what we can do to protect our amazing home.

• Discover how Bahá’u’lláh transformed ‘Akká and Shoghi Effendi beautified Bahjí;
• Exercise your creativity to craft a floating sailboat;
• Quiz yourself on your planet-saving skills;
• Learn how Ojibwe leader Nick Hockings shared respect for nature;
• Follow Maya’s lead and take an Earth-friendly challenge;
• Draw your vision for the future inspired by Bahá’í environmentalist Richard St. Barbe Baker;
• Explore the wonders of nature with fun puzzles and activities;
• Check out ideas and actions from kids around the world who are helping Earth;
• Learn about climate change’s impact from our STEM Education Advisor, Dr. Steve Scotti;
• Get to know Dr. Gary Reusche, who empowers kids at his camp in Ukraine.