One of a series of books about dolls called Milly and Molly, one white and one black. Originating in New Zealand, the series, translated into many languages worldwide, is written 'to promote the acceptance of diversity'. In this story Milly and Molly meet Ma Guinea Pig and her extended family - all of whom are made to feel special by Ma's bedtime stories about their names. All of them, that is, except Betelgeuse. Ma doesn't know what his name means, and Betelgeuse feels left out and lonely. It is the two dolls who discover that Betelgeuse is the name of a particularly bright star and then he feels special at last. The pictures, full of little creatures and lots of colour are warm and accessible.