
Moon Girl
Thomas Docherty(Author)
Oxford University Press
1st Edition
Published on 3. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-19-278957-0 (ISBN)
Description
Leila loves bright colours but finds the shadows a little scary. That's until she meets Moon Girl.
Together they go on a night-time adventure, painting moonlight in the darkness and discovering
the world after the sun sets.
Thomas Docherty's stunning illustrations light up the night and turn it into a thing of beauty, curiosity,
and wonder. From the author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed Into the Wild.
Together they go on a night-time adventure, painting moonlight in the darkness and discovering
the world after the sun sets.
Thomas Docherty's stunning illustrations light up the night and turn it into a thing of beauty, curiosity,
and wonder. From the author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed Into the Wild.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is a great support for any child who may be fearful of the dark, and for any child who enjoys seeing a character go on a big adventure of discovery" * Jessica Bunney, The Reading Zone * "beautifully conveying the journey of overcoming fears through friendship and a new perspective... a must-read for any child who has ever been afraid of the night!" * Children's Books Ireland * "A delightful tale about friendship, magic and moonshine for readers who are afraid of the dark." * LoveReading4Kids * "In this creative celebration of the night world, Docherty takes an imaginative approach and offers a reassuring exploration of life after dark, making it perfect for children who are afraid of the night." * Lancashire Post * "Young listeners will delight in the inviting, magical atmosphere created in the beautiful illustrations of a tale that is a must for those who have their own fears of the night." * Red Reading Hub * "A beautifully illustrated book shows the joy of the night, with the story showing Leila's journey to being less afraid and learning how wonderful the night can be" * Sarah Dennis, Mostly Books (as featured in the Bookseller's Circle Panel Review) * "...[a] story about overcoming our fears and the illustrations are lovely" * Lizi Backhouse, The Reading Zone *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 232 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
166 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-278957-0 (9780192789570)
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