Relating an important message in a powerful yet sensitive way, The Yellow Star is a great way to introduce the sensitive topic of the Holocaust to younger students. The book also ties in well to discussions of World War II.

This website contains information for adults and children about World War II, as well as a teachers' guide featuring suggestions for lessons to use before, during, and after reading the book, as well as internet activities, resources for teachers and librarians, and interdisciplinary connections to language arts, social studies, and art.