Luna Loves Library Day

Name: Luna Loves Library Day
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781783445950
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By Joseph Coelho

Series: Luna Loves...

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Luna Loves Library Day by Joseph Coelho is a delightful children's book that follows Luna as she cherishes her weekly trips to the library with her father. Through her adventures, Luna discovers the magic of reading and the joy of exploring new worlds within books. The story beautifully captures the special bond between Luna and her dad and underscores the importance of libraries in fostering imagination.
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Luna Loves Library Day

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love stories that celebrate the magic of library visits and reading adventures. This charming tale follows a young girl on her special library day, uncovering the joy of shared stories and family time. Perfect for children, it beautifully illustrates the wonders of books and the bond between parent and child.

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Every week Luna looks forward to one special day: the day when she discovers magic among the library shelves; Fiona Lumbers’ illustrations convey Luna’s vivid inner life, while Coelho’s lyrical style celebrates the joyful curiosity of early childhood."

A special tale of father and daughter bonding and family separation.

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Every week Luna looks forward to one special day – the day when she discovers magic among the library shelves; the day she gets to spend with her dad. Exploring the books, Luna and her dad find magic, mystery, and even start to mend their own history.

An inspiring story from one of the UK's greatest up-and-coming award-winning poets for children, Luna Loves Library Day is perfectly captured in all its flights of fancy by newcomer Fiona Lumbers.

Endorsed by Amnesty International:

"This is a touching reflection on the power of reading to bring families together; Fiona Lumbers' illustrations convey Luna's vivid inner life, while Coelho's lyrical style celebrates the joyful curiosity of early childhood." Amnesty International

"An ode to love and different kinds of families, with lyrical text and richly coloured, warm illustrations." Irish Independent, Best Books of 2017

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Luna Loves Library Day by Joseph Coelho is widely praised for its touching celebration of reading's power to unite families. Fiona Lumbers' illustrations complement Coelho's lyrical storytelling, capturing the innate curiosity of childhood beautifully. The book is recognised for addressing themes of family diversity and the emotional challenges children face, such as parental separation, and underscores the comforting role of books and libraries.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783445950

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Fiona Lumbers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Joseph Coelho Series: Luna Loves...

About the Author

Joseph Coelho (Author)
Joseph Coelho is a performance poet, children's author, playwright and winner of the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education Poetry Award 2015 for his debut poetry collection Werewolf Club Rules (Frances Lincoln, 2014). Joe has written plays for the Polka Theatre, Soho Theatre and the Unicorn Theatre and creates dynamic poetry theatre pieces for young people that he tours nationally. He also performs with the UK's top performance poetry organisation, Apples and Snakes, visiting venues across the UK. Joseph has also been a guest poet on Cbeebies' Rhyme Rocket.

Fiona Lumbers (Illustrator)
Fiona has drawn on anything and everything from an early age and always insisted she would be an artist when she grew up. Fiona moved to London in 2000 to study for an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art. A combination of her obsession with picture books and the arrival of her first son led her down the path of illustration and she hasn't looked back since. othing makes her happier than splashing watercolours and inks and conjuring up new characters - often influenced by the exploits of her two sons.

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