A Kite for Moon

By Jane Yolen, Heidi E.Y. Stemple, Matt Phelan (Illustrator)

A boy's promise to the moon leads him on a journey to become an astronaut.

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32 pages· 314 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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A young boy, captivated by the moon's sadness, sends kites with promises to visit. His vow fuels years of study and training, culminating in a thrilling rocket journey to fulfill his dream. Will he finally reach his celestial friend? This enchanting tale of friendship and ambition invites readers to explore the wonders of space and the power of dreams.

From the publisher

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.

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, written by New York Times bestselling author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Jane Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, is a heartfelt story about a young boy’s fascination and unlikely friendship with the moon.

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