Book Series · 2 Books

The Guardians of Childhood Books

In order from The Man in the Moon to The Sandman.

The Guardians of Childhood series is a set of 2 picture books by William Joyce, published between 2010 and 2012. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 55 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1899

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

The Man in the Moon

By William Joyce

A child becomes the first guardian of childhood after a cosmic quest.

56 pages· 1,676 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud

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Summary: Once a child, now the Man in the Moon, MiM embarks on a cosmic journey after a battle, a shooting star, and a lost balloon. As the first guardian of childhood, he befriends Earth's children, seeking to protect them from fears and nightmares. Discover how this jolly baby became the hope of the Milky Way and the leader of the Guardians of Childhood. What challenges will he face in his quest to safeguard innocence?

The complete set

The Guardians of Childhood Series

2 books · Published 2010–2012

Series

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$1899

The Man in the Moon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

A child becomes the first guardian of childhood after a cosmic quest.

Series

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$1899

The Sandman

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Who will guard children's dreams when the moon dims? A sleepy guardian must awaken.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Guardians of Childhood series?

There are 2 books in the Guardians of Childhood series. It began with The Man in the Moon in 2010, and the newest book, The Sandman, was published in 2012.