The Yellow Star

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing unfairness in the world or asks what it means to be a truly brave leader. While set against the backdrop of the Holocaust, this story focuses on King Christian X of Denmark and his legendary choice to stand in solidarity with his Jewish subjects. It moves away from the specifics of war to focus on the power of a single, quiet act of defiance that unites a whole community. The narrative uses the metaphor of the yellow star to explore themes of integrity, empathy, and the idea that a leader is only as strong as their commitment to every citizen. It is an ideal introduction to complex history for children ages 6 to 10 because it emphasizes hope and collective action over trauma. Parents will appreciate how it models that being a hero often means simply refusing to treat others as different or 'lesser.'