The Love of the Moonlight
“If we loved, much like the moon, then would we be as kind?”
On a sleepless night, while gazing up at the skies, a child realizes that the world would be a better place if we acted with empathy and understanding. Around the world, we all look up at the same moon and it shines down on each person equally. The moon isn’t afraid to share its sky with the stars; the moon knows the stars don’t take away its ability to shine. This heartfelt, rhyming story is a great conversation starter on kindness and equality for children with illustrations capturing all walks of life.
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978-1-953859-59-4
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$14.24 | |
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978-1-953859-66-2
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$23.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books, Social Studies |
| Category | SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Soaring Kite Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2023-03-07 |
Author: Sarah Buckner
Sarah Buckner was born in Washington D.C., and has always had a passion for creative writing. Sarah hopes to inspire the next generation through her storytelling that is rooted in her experiences, love of nature, and her wild imagination. She writes to promote love, courage, and cultural awareness. Sarah earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Global Studies from Coppin State University and a Master’s Degree in New Media Photojournalism from George Washington University. She shares her life with her son, two dogs, two cats, two lizards, and husband.
Illustrator: Paula Ortiz
Paula Ortiz was born in Medellín, Colombia. She is a graphic designer with a master’s in children’s literature and has worked as an illustrator in the publishing sector for more than 10 years. The language of her brushstrokes is simple, candid, and sweet, which allows her to create her own universe with characters who tell stories through beautiful metaphors. Her work is influenced by the textile world, making it wonderfully rich in shapes, colors, and textures. Paula currently lives in a small coffee town in Colombia hidden in the mountains, working next to her dog, cat, and her beloved Piggy.
Reviews
Publishers Weekly
“. . . Buckner invites readers to view the moon as a model of peace, comfort, and love in this message-driven picture book.”—Publishers Weekly
Kirkus Reviews
“A nighttime poem rooted in a city landscape, encouragement to be compassionate, and, of course, moonlight. . . . The palette of blues, reds, greens, and black is expertly shaded, conveying a dreamy mood appropriate to the subject.”—Kirkus Reviews