A Kite For Moon

Name: A Kite For Moon
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Jane Yolen
ISBN: 9781666578010

Author: Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple

Narrator: Chelsea Stephens

Unabridged: 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 06/24/2019

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. Then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together! The story begins when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come to see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut. Until...he finally goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail!

About Jane Yolen

Jane Yolen is an award-winning author of children's books rooted in folklore. The recipient of many awards, including the Regina Medal, the Caldecott Honor, and the World Fantasy Award, she attended Smith College and received her master's degree in education from the University of Massachusetts. When not writing, she composes songs and enjoys telling stories on the stage. Born and raised in New York City, she currently resides in Hatfield, Massachusetts.

About Heidi E. Y. Stemple

Heidi E. Y. Stemple is an experienced author who specializes in children's books, short stories, and poems. Growing up, she never wanted to be a writer. She went on to become a probation officer and, at the age of 28, realized she wanted to follow in her mother's footsteps. The daughter of renowned children's author Jane Yolen, she went on to publish over twenty-five books. She currently resides on a big farm in Massachusetts.

About Matt Phelan

Matt Phelan is an award-winning artist and illustrator who specializes in children's picture books. The recipient of the Newberry Medal as well as Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, he frequently speaks about the importance of research and finding fun in what you do.

About Chelsea Stephens

Chelsea Stephens is an experienced narrator and actress who enjoys unfolding characters and bringing listeners into new worlds. With experience in acting, singing, and voiceover, she has a talent for mystery, fantasy, and young-adult novels.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Calista on December 02, 2019

The artwork in this book has so much energy and idealism. It’s about a young boy flying a kite and wanting to give the moon a hug. He says, one day he’ll come visit. There is nothing real concrete here accept the will and determination to get to the moon. We don’t know the boy’s name and we might in......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on April 11, 2019

This was a really lovely book. I'm looking forward to using this in storytime and making small paper kites (not workable) as a craft.......more

Goodreads review by Deb (Readerbuzz) on October 14, 2019

A boy tries to gift the moon with a kite many times, and finally he is able to visit the moon himself. A poetic story with lovely illustrations, celebrating the arrival of man on the moon.......more

Goodreads review by Victoria on April 11, 2019

Cute story about the possible childhood inspiration of the future astronaut, Neil Armstrong. But he didn't grow up by the sea; he grew up in the heartland of rural west-central Ohio. Or isn't that cool enough...?......more