Moonthief
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$1395
Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2003 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Moonthief

By Roger McGough, Penny Dann

A bear's imagination runs wild when the moon disappears.

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32 pages· 481 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bobby, a bear with a vivid imagination, is in love with Betty. As they gaze at the new moon, Betty wonders about the old one. This sparks Bobby's whimsical journey through imagination, exploring love and friendship. What happened to the old moon? Dive into a world where imagination knows no bounds and love is as vast as the night sky.

From the publisher

This tender, lyrical picture book explores the themes of love and friendship with innocence-and a mischievous wit!Bobby is a bear in love-with an exceptional imagination. As Bobby and Betty contemplate the new moon, Betty suddenly wonders what happened to the old one, prompting Bobby’s remarkable imagination to run wild. Rich with imaginative imagery, wit, and charming illustration, Moonthief is perfect for reading aloud and makes a wonderful gift for any child-and certainly anyone in love.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
481
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bearsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about social themesBooks about the moon
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 25, 2003
Publisher
Kingfisher
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780753454817

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