“The Sneaky Christmas Tree Star”

Savannah Protin

A colorful children's book cover titled 'The Sneaky Christmas Tree Star' with a blue background, yellow star, and small yellow stars scattered around, and text indicating it is written and illustrated by Savannah Protin.
Hand-drawn illustration of a family in red shirts standing inside a home on Christmas Eve, with a speech bubble saying “Good night” and text about going to bed before Christmas Day.
Hand-painted Christmas scene featuring a decorated green tree, a yellow star topper, a toy train with red cars, and a snowman beside a fireplace.
Hand-drawn Christmas scene showing a decorated tree, empty stockings, a fireplace, and three shocked family members with text about finding no gifts.
Hand-drawn Christmas scene with three children and a teddy bear beside empty stockings, with text explaining they thought Santa had not arrived yet.
Watercolor storybook illustration of a yellow star character flying through a blue night sky, with text reading, “Time to work!”
Hand-drawn nighttime scene of a decorated Christmas tree beside a brick fireplace, with a rope stretching from the tree toward the chimney and the caption, “It slid down the rope and then…”
Abstract hand-painted blue ocean waves with yellow starfish and a large yellow sun against a purple background.
Hand-drawn yellow butterfly flying over blue waves beneath a starry purple night sky
Hand-drawn illustration of a smiling yellow star character holding a magic wand beside a red-and-white candy house under a dark blue night sky, with text about Starry using his wand to place candy.
Hand-drawn Christmas scene with a red stocking filled with candy, gifts, and a teddy bear beside wrapped presents.
Hand-drawn Christmas illustration of a smiling child holding wrapped presents beside a green tree, with text about stockings and gifts under the tree.
Hand-painted scene of a smiling yellow star above a large purple gift box, with a decorated green Christmas tree and children nearby
Hand-drawn smiling yellow star character floating against a blue and purple starry background with “The End” text
Hand-painted Christmas tree with red ornaments and yellow star topper against a purple-blue starry background
Portrait of young author and illustrator Savannah Protin in a plaid shirt, framed by string lights and colorful watercolor artwork.
Children’s story closing page with blue and purple watercolor waves, yellow stars, and a message from Savannah: “Dear readers… Love, Savannah,” followed by the PS169 Sunset Park School logo and 2025–2026 copyright credit.