In 'A Thousand Twinkly Stars', an elderly man gently helps his granddaughter gain perspective during the troubling time of a pandemic.The inevitability of seasonal changes underpin this poignant look at nature’s purpose in death, the beauty of new beginnings, and the constancy of love. Where does a virus fit in the concept of life and time? This story invites a tender sense of optimism into a dark and frightening time.