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Moon's First Friends
One Giant Leap for Friendship
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See moreA heartwarming story of the Moon’s friendship with Earth that commemorates the Apollo 11 mission.
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A heartwarming story of the Moon's friendship with Earth that commemorates the Apollo 11 mission—now in paperback!
Moon's First Friends is a heartwarming tale of a friendship-seeking moon that also celebrates the extraordinary 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing!
From high up in the sky, the Moon has spent her whole life watching Earth and hoping for someone to visit. Dinosaurs roam, pyramids are built, and boats are made, but still no one comes. Will friends ever come to visit her?
One day a spaceship soars from Earth... and so does her heart.
Includes bonus educational pages about the moon mission!
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Moon's First Friends by Susanna Leonard Hill is acclaimed for its enchanting storytelling and beautiful illustrations, which capture the imagination of young readers. The book's narrative about the moon and its desire for companionship is both engaging and educational, introducing children to historical aspects of space exploration. It is praised for its ability to blend fantasy with factual events, making it a delightful and informative experience for children.
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ISBN: 9781728223087
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 May 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Sourcebooks Wonderland
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
- Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 3.0mm
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 214g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Susanna Leonard Hill is the New York Times bestselling author of Moon’s First Friends, as well as many other award-winning books for children. She does frequent school and library visits, teaches picture book writing, and offers picture book critiques. She lives in New York's Mid-Hudson Valley with her children and two rescue dogs.
Elisa Paganelli attended the Art Institute in Modena and the illustration course at IED European Institute of Design in Turin, Italy, and has worked as a creative designer since she was a young student. Over the years, she has run a design shop and studio, received awards as a young female entrepreneur, and today works as an illustrator full time from her office accompanied by her dogs and cats.
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