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With spare language and moody linocut artwork in shades of blue, Moonlight follows that light on its journey: through the forest, across the water, down the mountain, along the train tracks, finally finding a child in bed. A cozy bedtime poem full of simple, beautiful magic. Recommended By Gigi L., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
A lyrical bedtime read about the captivating effects of moonlight and its nightly journey.
"Something is on the move."
When moonlight shines, it's not like most light. In the quietest hours of the night, it swings through trees and slithers down rivers. It drifts in the wake of steamships and catches on the propeller of a passing plane. It blankets neighborhoods before coming to rest by your side.
In this bedtime picture book, Stephen Savage, author and illustrator of And Then Came Hope, Babysitter from Another Planet, and the Geisel Honor book Supertruck, presents a lyrical text and illustration full of dramatic light and shadow to pay homage to the mysterious moon and the unique ways it reveals itself each night.
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“With the six-sentence text providing an almost incantatory counterpoint to the pictures' clean, geometric lines, and bold, flat colors, this is a lovely bedtime meditation on themes of universality, a shared planet, and quiet wonder.” Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
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“Full of mystery and intrigue….Deceivingly simple, atmospheric illustrations with sophisticated depth….A stunning bedtime tale infused with a bit of suspense.” Kirkus Reviews
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“This gentle berceuse initially teases with soothing prose and intriguing visual misdirection....Linocuts in blues, teals, and greens merge the Earth, sea, and sky into a dreamy continuum.” The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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“Savage's lyrical bedtime book invites pajama-clad listeners into a moment of quiet wonder. Well-placed text complements the inked block prints to create a thoughtful interplay between shadow and light.” The Horn Book
Synopsis
Chase the silvery light of the moon across the sleeping world in this elegant modern lullaby. At once profound and playful, this bedtime story follows the moonlight as it travels across the globe. From jungle to sea, from ocean to valley, from distant lands right to your own window. The simple, lullaby-like text is sure to encourage sweet dreams.
With elegant, bold illustrations featuring large blocks of color in a gentle blue and green palette and a foil-stamped jacket, Moonlight is a perfect gift for young readers and art-lovers alike.
Award-winning author and illustrator Stephen Savage turns his talent to hand-cut lino prints, creating a sophisticated, appealing exploration of the moon's nightly journey, sure to be a family favorite for years to come.
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Synopsis
Softly, silently, growing ever stronger, something moves across the night. What is it?
Moonlight. A bedtime journey of every child's most familiar nighttime sight follows the light of the moon as it spans the whole world. With the light, we traverse the globe, as the moonlight reveals itself in stunning, unexpected ways--from jungle to forest, from sea to valley, from faraway to right through your window. At once profound and playful, this mesmerizing story will entrance every reader into a sleep full of beautiful, transporting dreams.
About the Author
Stephen Savage is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator whose accolades include a New York Times Best Illustrated Book (Polar Bear Night) and a Geisel Honor (Supertruck). Polar Bear Night was a New York Times bestseller. He also wrote and illustrated And Then Came Hope and Babysitter from Another Planet. He teaches at the School of Visual Arts and lives in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter.