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A kite for Moon / by Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple ; illustrated by Matt Phelan.

Yolen, Jane, (author.). Phelan, Matt, (illustrator.). Stemple, Heidi E. Y., (author.).

Summary:

A young boy, seeing that Moon is lonely, sends up a kite to cheer her then, after growing up and learning many things, he becomes the first human to visit her. Dedicated to Neil Armstrong and written in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the first U.S. moon landing.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0310756421
  • ISBN: 9780310756422
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zonderkidz, [2019]

Content descriptions

Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR LG 2.6 0.5 503807.
Subject: Space flight to the moon > Juvenile fiction.
Moon > Juvenile fiction.

Available copies

  • 23 of 29 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Festus Public. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Festus Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 29 total copies.
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Festus Public Library E Yolen (Text) 32017000083454 Picture Books Available -

Syndetic Solutions - Summary for ISBN Number 0310756421
A Kite for Moon
A Kite for Moon
by Yolen, Jane; Stemple, Heidi E.; Phelan, Matt (Illustrator)
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A Kite for Moon


Dedicated to astronaut Neil Armstrong, A Kite for Moon is the perfect children's book to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first United States moon landing. Written by New York Times bestselling author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight Jane Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, this book is a heartfelt story about a young boy's fascination and unlikely friendship with the moon. What would it be like if the moon was your friend Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together! The story begins when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut. Until ... he finally goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail. A Kite for Moon: Features over 20 gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Matt Phelan Contains a beautiful presentation page, making this book ideal for gift giving Is the perfect storybook for children ages 4 to 8 Celebrates every child's fascination with space Features a gorgeous cover that sparkles and shines with gloss and foil

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