Imani's Moon
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014 · Est. 13 min read

Imani's Moon

By Janay Brown-Wood, Hazel Mitchell (Illustrator)

A small girl defies doubts to reach for the moon.

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32 pages· 1,123 words· Est. 13 min read
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In a village where size defines worth, Little Imani dreams big. Mocked for her stature, she finds solace in her mother's tales of Olapa and Anansi, who achieved the impossible. Inspired, Imani embarks on a daring quest to touch the moon, proving that belief in oneself can conquer any challenge. Will she succeed in her celestial journey?

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A delightful mix of folklore and fantasy follows Little Imani as she works up the courage and confidence in herself to achieve big things. Little Imani is the smallest one in her village. The other children make fun of her and tell her she’s too tiny, that she’s an ant, that a meerkat might stomp her, and that she’ll never amount to anything. Imani begins to believe them. At bedtime, Imani’s mama tells her traditional Maasai stories about the moon goddess Olapa and Anansi the spider. They accomplished the impossible. Imani’s mama tells her that she is the one who needs to believe if she wants to reach new heights. So Imani sets out to touch the moon. An unforgettable story about the power of believing in ourselves that is sure to inspire young readers to reach for their own moons.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
1,123
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
Books about AfricaBooks about cultureBooks about diversityBooks about the moonBooks about confidence
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 14, 2014
First published
October 1, 2014
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781934133583

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