Chasing the Moon
A captivating journey through its magical phases
Will be published approx. on 6. August 2026
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-1-80570-018-0 (ISBN)
Description
A spellbinding journey through the Moon's mysteries and magic.
For thousands of years, the Moon has been our glowing companion in the night sky and a source of wonder for scientists, storytellers and stargazers alike. Chasing the Moon is your magical guide to its phases and the amazing ways it has inspired people all over the world.
Take a moonlit adventure through exciting stories, mystical legends and ancient ideas to learn all about our special connection with the Moon. Travel back in time to see how ancient civilisations understood it - from Egyptian gods to Chinese astronomers - and journey around the globe to discover traditions and celebrations that honour the Moon.
Chasing the Moon follows these iconic phases:
The New Moon, including how it affects high tides and a new year.
The Waxing Moon, including moon dogs and halos, and the intriguing Scarab dance.?
The Full Moon, including werewolves, eclipses and moon bathing.
The Waning Moon, including the dark moon and bat migration.
You'll also explore lunar gardening and lunar phobia, moon bathing and glowing creatures, and how humans and animals use the Moon's light. Plus, you'll see incredible natural wonders like moonbows, eclipses and the tides.
With magical illustrations from Anna Stead providing a sumptuous backdrop for author Susan Hayes' dreamily crafted words, this is truly a spellbinding treat for anyone obsessed with all things celestial and lunar.
For thousands of years, the Moon has been our glowing companion in the night sky and a source of wonder for scientists, storytellers and stargazers alike. Chasing the Moon is your magical guide to its phases and the amazing ways it has inspired people all over the world.
Take a moonlit adventure through exciting stories, mystical legends and ancient ideas to learn all about our special connection with the Moon. Travel back in time to see how ancient civilisations understood it - from Egyptian gods to Chinese astronomers - and journey around the globe to discover traditions and celebrations that honour the Moon.
Chasing the Moon follows these iconic phases:
The New Moon, including how it affects high tides and a new year.
The Waxing Moon, including moon dogs and halos, and the intriguing Scarab dance.?
The Full Moon, including werewolves, eclipses and moon bathing.
The Waning Moon, including the dark moon and bat migration.
You'll also explore lunar gardening and lunar phobia, moon bathing and glowing creatures, and how humans and animals use the Moon's light. Plus, you'll see incredible natural wonders like moonbows, eclipses and the tides.
With magical illustrations from Anna Stead providing a sumptuous backdrop for author Susan Hayes' dreamily crafted words, this is truly a spellbinding treat for anyone obsessed with all things celestial and lunar.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Fourth Grade and over, Interest Age: From 7 to 11 years
Dimensions
Height: 305 mm
Width: 248 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
810 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80570-018-0 (9781805700180)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Susan Hayes writes, edits and publishes many kinds of books and magazines for children. She's had numerous best sellers in every corner of the globe and has both won and been shortlisted for various awards. Susan is in awe of children's limitless imagination and thirst for knowledge. She strives to learn from the children she knows and meets, and to enjoy the world through their fresh, curious eyes. Susan lives in the East Sussex countryside with her own children, Sylvie, Finley and Sam; her partner Neil; and huge black cat, Miro.
Anna Stead is an illustrator working from her home in the beautiful North Cotswolds. She draws inspiration from nature, legend, history, folklore, literature, folk art and the mythic arts. She has a background in medieval studies and is a lover of fantasy literature. Anna can be found with a cat in her lap, playing video games or sketching on her iPad whenever she gets a chance. Outside work she enjoys embroidery, writing, being out in the wild, going to museums, watching a good box set and taking her children on adventures.
Anna Stead is an illustrator working from her home in the beautiful North Cotswolds. She draws inspiration from nature, legend, history, folklore, literature, folk art and the mythic arts. She has a background in medieval studies and is a lover of fantasy literature. Anna can be found with a cat in her lap, playing video games or sketching on her iPad whenever she gets a chance. Outside work she enjoys embroidery, writing, being out in the wild, going to museums, watching a good box set and taking her children on adventures.
Content
INTRODUCTION
Chasing The Moon
Traveller Across the Sky
The Moon-Eating Monster
The New Moon
Falling Stars and Moonless Skies.
Lighting up the Darkness
The Tide is High
A New Year
The Waxing Moon
A Fresh Start
A Guiding Path
From Fast to Feast
Dancing in the Moonlight
Ring Around the Moon
The Full Moon
Tracking the Seasons
Carnival of Colours
The Curse of the Werewolf
The Enchanted Garden
Once in a Blue Moon
Fairy Magic
Moon Cakes
Moonstruck
The Blood Moon
Wish upon a Moonbow.
The Waning Moon
Underwater Snowstorm
Sea Worms
Moon-Shy
Cosmic Dance
Milky Seas
Moon Power
Crystals and Gems
Lunar Magick
The Lunar Gard
GLOSSARY
INDEX
Chasing The Moon
Traveller Across the Sky
The Moon-Eating Monster
The New Moon
Falling Stars and Moonless Skies.
Lighting up the Darkness
The Tide is High
A New Year
The Waxing Moon
A Fresh Start
A Guiding Path
From Fast to Feast
Dancing in the Moonlight
Ring Around the Moon
The Full Moon
Tracking the Seasons
Carnival of Colours
The Curse of the Werewolf
The Enchanted Garden
Once in a Blue Moon
Fairy Magic
Moon Cakes
Moonstruck
The Blood Moon
Wish upon a Moonbow.
The Waning Moon
Underwater Snowstorm
Sea Worms
Moon-Shy
Cosmic Dance
Milky Seas
Moon Power
Crystals and Gems
Lunar Magick
The Lunar Gard
GLOSSARY
INDEX