The Mystery of Santa's Guiding Star at the Library

On a special winter night, when the magic of Christmas seems to be in danger, a small adventure leads readers through an enchanted forest, where the wind keeps secrets, the stars light up paths, and friendship proves to be more powerful than fear.

In "The Mystery of Santa's Guiding Star", Margarida Baptista invites children and families to embark on a heartwarming story about courage, hope, mutual aid, and the ability to believe, even when all seems lost.

Among sleeping pines, sparkling footprints, and unforgettable characters, this journey reminds us that the true magic of Christmas lives in the gestures of understanding, truth, love, friendship, and generosity that brighten our days.

A charming story to read, dream, and share with family.

Margarida Baptista has been a primary school teacher since 1987. She holds a degree and postgraduate qualification in Educational Sciences (with a focus on Pedagogical Supervision) and an Advanced Studies Diploma in Didactics and Organisation of Educational Institutions from the University of Seville. She has extensive experience in teaching, pedagogical supervision, and continuous teacher training.

In her creative and literary pursuits, she explores writing and painting as forms of expression and communication. She is the author of children's literature published in 2026, including "The Mysterious Blue", focused on inclusion and valuing each child's potential, and "The Mystery of Santa's Guiding Star", a story born from her love for writing and the magic of books that bring children and adults together. She also develops the artistic project "Words & Colours", where she intertwines words, colour, and emotion.