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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.
4.1 Goodreads · 422 ratings
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
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The fine print
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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