Nigel and the Moon
Author(s): Antwan Eady
From debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming big. A perfect story to demonstrate how pride in where we come from can bring a shining confidence.
When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself asan astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too!
Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky.
But its Career Week at school, and Nigel cant find the courage to share his dreams. Its easy to whisper them to the moon, but not to his classmatesespecially when he already feels out of place.
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Review(s):
This story radiates a quiet power. Poetic language paired with bold brushstrokes reveals the magic of the night sky. Nothing is more empowering to children than loving adults telling them to dream big and be proud of who you are.[A] stirring tale of self-acceptance and parental support.
"Hitting notes of hope, fear, love, and pride while subtly tackling themes of class, gender expectations, and race, Eadys debut is matched beat for layered beat by Zhangs (Lalas Words) fluid ink, gouache, and watercolor illustrations, which depict Nigel as small but trusting against a looming, ponderous moon. A loving exhortation to 'Dream big... And be proud of who you are.'"
This book will make you tear up. It is a must-read for every person that has ever held dreams close to their hearts, whispered them to the sky, or lived to make them real.
"This book made my heart swell to the size of the moon.
Nigel and the Moon is destined to become a classic that will inspire generations of readers to find the beauty in their day-to-day lives while also looking to the skies to dream big."
"A beautiful book. Eadys sensitive text and Zhangs gorgeous pictures combine in a story that conveys the richness of childrens daily lives and the cosmic splendor of their imaginations."
Nigel is todays Peter from
The Snowy Daythis book will surely be an instant classic. Im pleased to have met Nigel through his story, and I know that every kid with dreams so bright will be inspired to share their dreams with the world, too.
Listenerswill empathize with the challenges that can make a school week drag out, and youngsters will also realize that Zhangs luminous moon is just a window away, willing to share confidences.
Glowing ink, gouache, and watercolor illustrations present deep blue spreads with a shining moon, in which Nigel flies through the night sky, sitting on and talking to the moon.
ISBN:9780063056282
