The Moon's Almost Here
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The Moon's Almost Here

Written by Patricia MacLachlan · Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

As night falls, creatures prepare for rest under the rising moon.

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32 pages· 164 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD450L
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Bookroo's summary

As the sun sets, a serene world unfolds. Animals hurry to their nests, shores, and porches, guided by the rising moon. Through the eyes of Pierrot and his child, witness this tranquil bedtime journey. Will the night bring peace to all?

From the publisher

Illustrations and rhyming text follow an assortment of creatures as they make their way to a nest, the shore, or a porch while the day comes to an end and the moon begins to rise.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
164
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD450L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.6
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
186359
Publication
Published
June 7, 2016
Publisher
Margaret K McElderry Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481420624
LCCN
2014038063

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