Moonlight
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$1673
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Moonlight

Written by Cynthia Rylant · Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

A cat explores Halloween night, revealing its magic and warmth.

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32 pages· 163 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~140L
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Bookroo's summary

On Halloween night, a curious cat named Moonlight roams through a town aglow with stars and a bright yellow moon. As she encounters pumpkins, raccoons, and children, the night unfolds with a blend of excitement and comforting warmth. What secrets and surprises will Moonlight discover under the moonlit sky? This enchanting journey captures the essence of Halloween's magic and the special sense of community it brings.

From the publisher

Softly padding through the darkness, Moonlight explores the world on her favorite night, Halloween.The town and countryside glow with shining stars. The wide yellow moon lights pumpkins, racoons, and children out having fun. . . .Told in eloquently simple, lyrical words, with dazzling, luminous paintings, Moonlight evokes not just the excitement of Halloween, but something more – the reassuring warmth and friendliness that is a special part of this special night.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
163
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~140L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.4
F&P level
~E
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
71684
Publication
Published
August 19, 2003
First published
September 1, 2003
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060297114
LCCN
2001039511
OCLC
815675424

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