The Moon Jumpers

Written by Janice May Udry · Illustrated by Maurice Sendak

Experience moonlit nights and childhood wonder through enchanting illustrations and evocative storytelling.

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32 pages· ~420L

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Bookroo's summary

Step into a world of moonlit magic with Maurice Sendak's breathtaking illustrations and Janice May Udry's evocative prose. 'The Moon Jumpers' captures the essence of childhood wonder under starry skies. As children dance in the cool night air, the timeless beauty of their adventures unfolds, inviting readers to relive the warmth and joy of youthful imagination. This Caldecott Honor book promises to enchant a new generation, offering a glimpse into a world where the night is alive with possibility and dreams take flight. What secrets do the moonlit nights hold for those who dare to dream?

From the publisher

Four years before Where the Wild Things Are won the Caldecott Medal, Maurice Sendak produced some of his most spectacular artwork for The Moon Jumpers. Printing technology has greatly improved since this enchanting picture book was first released more than fifty years ago, and now, with new color separations, the reproduction of Maurice Sendak’s artwork comes closer to his stunning originals than ever before. Sendak’s wondrous starry skies and Janice May Udry’s evocative text immediately transport us back to cool, moonlit nights and fill us with the universal warmth of childhood. The Moon Jumpers’ timeless beauty and inspiration earned it a Caldecott Honor in 1960 and will surely gather a new generation of fans.