City Moon

Written by Rachael Cole · Illustrated by Blanca Gomez

A boy and his mother search for the elusive moon on a nighttime walk.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join a little boy and his mother on a magical nighttime adventure as they wander their neighborhood in search of the elusive moon. As the moon plays hide-and-seek behind clouds and buildings, the boy's curiosity leads to simple yet profound questions, which his mother answers with patience and love. Their journey is filled with wonder and discovery, culminating in a serene moment when the moon finally reveals itself, glowing brightly. As the night deepens, the boy's eyes grow heavy, and his mother gently carries him home, whispering that it's time for bed. Will the moon return tomorrow?

From the publisher

A little boy and his mother take a nighttime walk to search for the moon in this Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor book. Gentle and keenly observed, this bedtime story is sure to appeal to fans of Kevin Henkes’s Kitten’s First Full Moon and young children who find the moon fascinating.Soothing text and hip, colorful collage style illustrations create a nighttime story that follows a little boy and his Mama as they walk around their neighborhood looking for the moon. As the elusive moon plays peek-a-boo behind buildings and clouds, the little boy asks simple questions about it, and his Mama patiently answers every one. When finally the moon appears–bright and white and round and glowing–the mama and her boy stop and wait for it to disappear again. The moonlit walk continues until the boy yawns and Mama lifts him into her arms and whispers, it is time for bed.