The Underwater Moon

Name: The Underwater Moon
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9781444970005
Price: 21.99 NZD
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By Sandra Dieckmann

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An exquisitely illustrated picture book about sharing the wonders of the world.Every evening, Mouse waits for night to arrive, for with it comes her only friend: the moon. Mouse loves talking to Moon about her day and her dreams, believing there's no one else in the... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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Little Mouse believes she's the only one living beneath the quiet, shimmering moon. Until one night, when it comes crashing down from the sky, others emerge from the darkness... A beautifully illustrated tale about sharing the wonders of the world, by Sandra Dieckmann.

Description

An exquisitely illustrated picture book about sharing the wonders of the world.

Every evening, Mouse waits for night to arrive, for with it comes her only friend: the moon. Mouse loves talking to Moon about her day and her dreams, believing there's no one else in the world but them.

But one night, when the moon comes crashing down from the sky into the deep sea, faces begin to emerge from the darkness. It seems Mouse might not be the only one that cares for Moon dearly . . .

A stunning tale of friendship, sharing and being mindful that we are all a part of a wider community, by Sandra Dieckmann, the creator of The Magic Fether, Leaf and Waiting for Wolf.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444970005

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sandra Dieckmann

About the Author

Sandra Dieckmann is an illustrator, author and maker. Her work is deeply inspired by all that's weird and wonderful in nature, drifting thoughts and dreams. She was born in the north of Germany but lives and works in Sheffield. Her first book as author and illustrator, Leaf, was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal, longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize and shortlisted for both the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the AOI World Illustration Award.

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