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Moon's First Friends

One Giant Leap for Friendship
By Susanna Leonard Hill
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Moon's First Friends by Susanna Leonard Hill is a heartwarming children's book that narrates the tale of the moon's longing for companionship and its anticipation of Earth's visitors. The story creatively portrays the moon's perspective as it watches over Earth's adventures, awaiting the moment when humans will finally make contact. The book blends celestial wonder with an engaging narrative suitable for young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this engaging children's book if you are fascinated by the moon's journey through history and its interactions with Earth. It offers a delightful blend of educational content and charming storytelling, with illustrations and a heart-warming tale that captures the moon's longing for companionship, making it ideal for young readers with a curious imagination.

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Moon's First Friends

A 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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Book Details

INFORMATION

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

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Susanna Leonard Hill

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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