The Children's Moon

The Children's Moon
Jim LaMarche, Carmen Agra Deedy
RRP:
NZ$ 26.99
Our Price:
NZ$ 21.59
Hardback
h206 x 226mm - 40pg
19 Oct 2021 US
9781338216394
Out Of Stock
Currently no stock in-store, stock is sourced to your order
Have you ever seen the moon on a clear blue day and wondered why? ". . . Emotive watercolors. . . The well-told tale works on multiple levels. . . . " --School Library JournalThere 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. . . Carmen Agra Deedy and Jim LaMarche have brilliantly crafted an original pourquoi tale about finding one' s place in the universe.
Praise for The Children' s Moon, by Carmen Agra Deedy: ". . . LaMarche' s emotive watercolors. . . capture the beauty of a world where sunshine and moonlight are equally radiant. The well-told tale works on multiple levels, useful in units on the moon and mythology, but also for an SEL discussion on identity, ego, and sharing. " --School Library JournalPraise for The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!, by Carmen Agra Deedy: * Deedy' s original tale about standing up to oppression couldn' t be more timely. Yelchin' s saturated, folksy, mixed-media paintings are the perfect partner, fleshing out the characterizations and offering visual humor. This subtle, modern multicultural tale is a must have. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* Deedy uses repeating language to powerful effect, ramping up the stakes while underscoring the gallito' s steady determination. . . Yelchin amplifies themes of protest and injustice in vivid mixed-media caricatures that emphasize the rooster' s humble nobility in contrast to Don Pepe' s sneering autocratic airs. Like the gallito' s cries of ' kee-kee-ree-kee!' Deedy' s message about speaking up and speaking out rings as clearly as a bell. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* Deedy' s original story of the noisy village of La Paz has the feel of a well-told folktale -- one with plenty of dry wit. . . Bright hues and busy page layouts reflect a boisterous La Paz but fade to dull blues and open space when Don Pepe comes into power. Following the narrative arc, the color and energy return with the gallito' s arrival and resistance. The story closes with an inspiring author' s note encouraging readers and listeners to make themselves heard. -- The Horn Book, starred reviewTold with a storyteller' s flair, the narrative reads like a folktale, while Yelchin' s mixed-media illustrations are vibrant and perfectly suit the text. A fun read-aloud for any library, especially ones looking for stories with Hispanic influence. -- School Library JournalPraise for Rita and Ralph' s Rotten Day, by Carmen Agra Deedy: * Oswald' s illustrations take full advantage of this book' s elongated format, accentuating the distance between the friends' houses. . . Deedy' s realistic portrait of the ups and downs of friendship will strike a familiar chord with young readers. This well-crafted story is an excellent choice for those seeking books featuring conflict-resolution to help children learn to manage their emotions and build healthy friendships and boundaries. -- Booklist, starred reviewA sincere and sympathetic but unsentimental treatment of a challenging behavior for youngsters -- the admission of wrongdoing and the repair of friendship -- told with a lilting cadence by noted storyteller Deedy. . . Kids can glean a lot from Rita and Ralph: miscommunication is an easy, inevitable occurrence between friends, and though making up is much more difficult, it' s always worth a shot, and accountability goes a long way when making amends. A corresponding hand game, ' Mr. Wiggle & Mr. Waggle, ' complete with diagrams, accompanies the text. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children' s Books, Recommended* A terrific read-aloud. . . Rita and Ralph' s tiff, told with a sweet freshness, is a timeless, engaging tale with which any young reader is likely to identify. . . Best friends learn that asking for -- and accepting -- forgiveness is an up-and-down process in this delightful picture book. -- Shelf Awareness, starred review Praise for The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!, by Carmen Agra Deedy: * Deedy' s original tale about standing up to oppression couldn' t be more timely. Yelchin' s saturated, folksy, mixed-media paintings are the perfect partner, fleshing out the characterizations and offering visual humor. This subtle, modern multicultural tale is a must have. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* Deedy uses repeating language to powerful effect, ramping up the stakes while underscoring the gallito' s steady determination. . . Yelchin amplifies themes of protest and injustice in vivid mixed-media caricatures that emphasize the rooster' s humble nobility in contrast to Don Pepe' s sneering autocratic airs. Like the gallito' s cries of ' kee-kee-ree-kee!' Deedy' s message about speaking up and speaking out rings as clearly as a bell. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* Deedy' s original story of the noisy village of La Paz has the feel of a well-told folktale -- one with plenty of dry wit. . . Bright hues and busy page layouts reflect a boisterous La Paz but fade to dull blues and open space when Don Pepe comes into power. Following the narrative arc, the color and energy return with the gallito' s arrival and resistance. The story closes with an inspiring author' s note encouraging readers and listeners to make themselves heard. -- The Horn Book, starred reviewTold with a storyteller' s flair, the narrative reads like a folktale, while Yelchin' s mixed-media illustrations are vibrant and perfectly suit the text. A fun read-aloud for any library, especially ones looking for stories with Hispanic influence. -- School Library JournalPraise for Rita and Ralph' s Rotten Day, by Carmen Agra Deedy: * Oswald' s illustrations take full advantage of this book' s elongated format, accentuating the distance between the friends' houses. . . Deedy' s realistic portrait of the ups and downs of friendship will strike a familiar chord with young readers. This well-crafted story is an excellent choice for those seeking books featuring conflict-resolution to help children learn to manage their emotions and build healthy friendships and boundaries. -- Booklist, starred reviewA sincere and sympathetic but unsentimental treatment of a challenging behavior for youngsters -- the admission of wrongdoing and the repair of friendship -- told with a lilting cadence by noted storyteller Deedy. . . Kids can glean a lot from Rita and Ralph: miscommunication is an easy, inevitable occurrence between friends, and though making up is much more difficult, it' s always worth a shot, and accountability goes a long way when making amends. A corresponding hand game, ' Mr. Wiggle Mr. Waggle, ' complete with diagrams, accompanies the text. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children' s Books, Recommended* A terrific read-aloud. . . Rita and Ralph' s tiff, told with a sweet freshness, is a timeless, engaging tale with which any young reader is likely to identify. . . Best friends learn that asking for -- and accepting -- forgiveness is an up-and-down process in this delightful picture book. -- Shelf Awareness, starred review
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. 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 Belpre 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.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781338216394
Published: 19 Oct 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Scholastic US
Publisher: Scholastic US
Format: Hardback
Height: 206mm
Width: 226mm
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 376g
Pages: 40

In stock - for items in stock we aim to dispatch the next business day. For delivery in NZ allow 2-5 business days, with rural taking a wee bit longer.

Locally sourced in NZ - stock comes from a NZ supplier with an approximate delivery of 7-15 business days.

International Imports - stock is imported into NZ, depending on air or sea shipping option from the international supplier stock can take 10-30 working days to arrive into NZ. 

Pre-order Titles - delivery will vary depending on where the title is published, if local stock is available in NZ then 5-7 business days, for international imports it can be 10-30 business days. In all cases we will access the quickest supply option.

Delivery Packaging - we ship all items in cardboard sleeves or by box with either packing paper or corn starch chips. (We avoid using plastics bubble bags)

Tracking - Orders are delivered by track and trace courier and are fully insured, tracking information will be sent by email once dispatched.

View our full Order & Delivery information