If You Were the Moon
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

If You Were the Moon

Written by Laura Purdie Salas · Illustrated by Jaime Kim

A poetic exploration of the moon's role in our lives and the universe.

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32 pages· 702 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD790L
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Bookroo's summary

Imagine being the moon, not just resting in the night sky, but spinning like a ballerina, guiding baby sea turtles, and playing tug-of-war with the ocean. This enchanting tale reveals the moon's secret roles, inviting readers to explore its magical nightly adventures. What other wonders does the moon hold?

From the publisher

What would you do if you were the moon? Do you think you would rest quietly in the night sky? Oh, no. The moon does so much more than you might imagine! It spins like a twilight ballerina, plays tug-of-war with the ocean, and lights a pathway for baby sea turtles. Discover the many other roles the moon plays in this whimsical and lyrical picture book.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
702
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD790L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
187705
Publication
Published
March 1, 2017
First published
January 1, 2017
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781467780094
LCCN
2016019757

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