Music for Mister Moon
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Music for Mister Moon

By Philip C. Stead, Erin E. Stead (Illustrator)

A shy musician befriends the moon after a surprising accident. Can she share her music with him?

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40 pages· 907 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Harriet, a shy cello player, accidentally knocks the moon from the sky, sparking an unexpected friendship. As they share a magical night, Harriet must find the courage to play her music for her celestial companion. Will this newfound bond help her overcome her fears? Join Harriet and the moon on a whimsical journey across a shimmering lake, where dreams and melodies intertwine. This enchanting tale explores the power of friendship and the bravery to share one's true self.

From the publisher

After shy cello player Harriet Henry accidentally knocks the moon out of the sky, the moon becomes her friend, and Harriet gains the courage to share her music.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
907
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
480L
Themes & topics
Books about courageBooks about the moonBooks about musicBooks about self-esteem and self-relianceBooks about self-esteem
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Full of imagination and imagery. The illustrations are a bit sad feeling though.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
502487
Publication
Published
March 19, 2019
First published
March 26, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823441600

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