The Moon Shines Out of the Dark

Name: The Moon Shines Out of the Dark
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781742375656
Price: 28.99 NZD
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By Anne Spudvilas and Stephanie Dowrick

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Summary

The Moon Shines Out of the Dark by Anne Spudvilas and Stephanie Dowrick is a tender story about family comfort and love set during a time of change and uncertainty. It follows a young boy, much like the moon brightens the dark sky, finding solace and strength in the familiar, shining both light and courage through the darkness of worry and sadness. This children's book combines poetic language with evocative illustrations to touch on themes of hope and reassurance.
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A tender story about a boy who draws strength from the moon as he misses his mother one long, cold night.

Description

Harry loves to know when things are going to happen. Exactly.

Mum usually says 'Time to get up', 'Time for the bus' and 'Time to sleep now, Harry'. But Mum's been away for ages. And Harry has had to guess what's coming next.

One cold, cloudy night, Harry stays awake, thinking and wondering.

Will the moon shine out of the dark?

Beautifully illustrated and tenderly told, this heartwarming story of a little boy and his parents is a stunning collaboration by two bestselling and award-winning creators.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742375656

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 367g

Pages: 32

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Anne Spudvilas Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Stephanie Dowrick

About the Author

Stephanie Dowrick is the author of numerous books in the areas of personal and spiritual development. She has also written adult fiction. Anne Spudvilas is a multi-award-winning illustrator of children's books and an established portrait painter.

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