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On the Moon

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On the Moon by Anna Milbourne is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the wonders of space travel and life on the moon. Through engaging illustrations and simple text, it sparks curiosity about astronauts' experiences and the moon's unique landscape, making it a captivating read for children exploring the universe.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this imaginative journey if you’re looking for a children’s book that combines charming illustrations with a simple, engaging narrative. It introduces young readers to the wonders of space in a delightful and accessible way, sparking curiosity and imagination about what it's like to travel to the moon.

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On the Moon

Introduces young children to the vastness of the universe, how far away the moon is, what gravity is and the concept of space travel through a story about an imaginative little girl. Combining full colour illustrations with NASA photographs from the surface of the moon, this picture book takes young children on a journey into outer space.

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An artist-led picture book, which introduces young children to the vastness of the universe, how far away the moon is, what gravity is, and the concept of space travel through a gentle and captivating story about an imaginative little girl.

Age: 2+

This captivating tale lets young children glimpse what it would be like to fly into outer space, walk on the moon, and look back at Earth. Combining illustrations by Benji Davies and real photographs of the moon, this picture book takes young children on an amazing journey into outer space.

On the Moon is available as an ebook with narration (on tablets that support audio).

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On the Moon by Anna Milbourne is praised as an excellent introduction to space for young children, blending captivating illustrations and NASA photographs. It takes readers on an imaginative journey to the moon, highlighting the stark lunar landscape and what Earth looks like from space. The simple yet informative text complements the visuals, making the concept of space and moon missions accessible to children. It also subtly introduces elements of modern life through familiar objects in the illustrations, enriching the book's appeal.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409539070

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Benji Davies
  • Illustrated by Benji Davies

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Growing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.

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