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The Children's Moon

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The Children's Moon by Carmen Agra Deedy is a captivating children’s book that intertwines the beauty of the natural world with imaginative storytelling. The book explores the concept of seeing the moon during the daytime, leading young readers on a journey that blends wonder and curiosity. This whimsical tale creates a bond between the celestial bodies and a child’s perspective, fostering a love for the mysteries of the world.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories that beautifully blend folktale elements with a touch of whimsy and wonder. It's perfect for those who appreciate richly illustrated narratives that captivate both the young and the young at heart, exploring the magic of nature with an imaginative twist.

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"One dawn, when the Moon hears the laughter of awakening children, she yearns to see them. But the day belongs to the Sun. And he refuses to share the daytime sky. As the Moon eclipses him and lets him see the stars--he also sees his place in the universe! A pourquois tale that explains why the moon can sometimes be seen in the daytime"--

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Have you ever seen the moon on a clear blue day and wondered why?

"...Emotive watercolours...The well-told tale works on multiple levels...." --School Library Journal

There once was a time when the sun alone ruled the day, the moon graced the night, and little children were sent to bed before sunset. Then early one dawn, the moon heard sounds of children laughing, and she yearned to see them by daylight.

"Certainly not!" snapped the sun. "The day is mine. The night is yours!"

But the moon had a clever plan...

The Children's Moon by Carmen Agra Deedy and Jim LaMarche is an original pourquoi tale about finding one's place in the universe, brilliantly crafted with emotive storytelling and stunning illustrations.

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The School Library Journal praises The Children's Moon for its emotive watercolours by LaMarche that beautifully capture a world illuminated equally by sunshine and moonlight. The narrative is applauded for its versatility, being suitable not only for units on the moon and mythology but also for discussions on identity, ego, and sharing.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338216394

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jim LaMarche

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 376g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Carmen Agra Deedy is one of America's foremost storytellers. Her many award-winning books include The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!; Martina the Beautiful Cockroach, which received a Pura BelprΓ© Honor; and her New York Times bestseller 14 Cows for America. Carmen was born in Havana, Cuba, and lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia. You can learn more about her work at carmenagradeedy.com.
Jim LaMarche is an award-winning illustrator of many beloved books, including The Rainbabies, which earned him international acclaim. His illustrations "indicate a deep kind of thinking about illustration in children's books," said the New York Times. He also illustrated The Carousel and Albert, which were both named New York Times Best Illustrated Books. He lives with his family in Santa Cruz, California.

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