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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
One Giant Leap for Friendship
Written by Susanna Leonard Hill · Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
Book #1 in the Moon's First Friends series
The Moon longs for a friend. Will a spaceship finally fulfill her wish?
4.1 Goodreads · 518 ratings
40 pages· 730 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD640L
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Bookroo's summary
The Moon has watched Earth for eons, yearning for companionship as dinosaurs roamed and pyramids rose. Her solitude ends when a spaceship from Earth approaches, sparking hope in her heart. This enchanting tale celebrates the Apollo 11 mission, blending friendship and history. Will the Moon finally find the connection she seeks? Discover the magic of space and the joy of new beginnings in this beautifully illustrated story, perfect for young dreamers and aspiring astronauts.
From the publisher
A New York Times Bestseller!A heartwarming story of a friendship-seeking moon that also celebrates the extraordinary 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing!From high up in the sky, the Moon has spent her whole life watching Earth and hoping for someone to visit. Dinosaurs roam, pyramids are built, and boats are made, but still no one comes. Will friends ever come visit her?One day a spaceship soars from Earth…and so does her heart.Includes bonus educational pages about the moon mission!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 730
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD640L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.1
- F&P level
- ~P
Publication
- Published
- June 4, 2019
- First published
- January 1, 2019
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Wonderland
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781492656807
- LCCN
- 2019021724
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