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My Little Half-Moon Hardcover – May 2, 2017

by Douglas Todd Jennerich (Author), Kate Berube (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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A determined child goes the extra mile to try to cheer the lonely half moon
 
Have you ever looked up at the half-moon hiding in the night sky and thought it looked just the littlest bit lonely without its other half?
 
Imagine . . .
having no one to glow with
no one to play with
no one to share
how much you like puppies and big, fuzzy bears.
 
If you’re like this determined young child, you might stay up every night to keep the moon company. Maybe if you share your treats and toys and stories, you’ll cheer him up.
 
But the moon is very shy, so it might take some time. Still, if you’re very very patient, you just might make a new friend.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD840L
  6. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    May 2, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    0399169016
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0399169014
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Praise for My Little Half-Moon:
 
“A child's fascination (and frustration) with a seemingly lonely, incomplete half-moon leads to a lunar surprise and friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews 

About the Author

Douglas Todd Jennerich studied creative writing and theology at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, as well as acting at the Atlantic Theater School and the William Esper Studio, both in Manhattan. He lives in Los Angeles. My Little Half-Moon is his debut children’s book.

 Kate Berube is a children’s book author and illustrator whose work includes Hannah and Sugar and The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read. She has yet to talk to the moon but she often talks to her one-eyed dog, Sugar. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers (May 2, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399169016
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399169014
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD840L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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    Kate Berube (Bear uh bee) grew up in a cow-filled Connecticut town where she dreamed of being an artist. She earned her BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and spent a semester studying in Paris. Like many artists, though, her career trajectory wasn't a straight line – along the way she was a nanny, a tax preparer, a scenic painter, a decorative painter, and a bookseller (at Portland's own Powell’s Books). Portland is where she now makes her home with her family.

    Kate Berube is the author-illustrator of Mae’s First Day of School and Hannah and Sugar, which won the Marion Vannett Ridgway Award and the Oregon Book Award for Children’s Literature, and was shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize. She is the illustrator of Willow the White House Cat, written by Jill Biden, John's Turn written by Mac Barnett, which won the Irma Black Silver Medal, and The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read written by Curtis Manley, which won a CLEL Bell Award and was a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.

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    Douglas Todd Jennerich studied theology and creative writing at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA., as well as acting at The Atlantic Theater School and William Esper Studio, both in Manhattan. He lives in Los Angeles.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing & illustrations!
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2022
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This book is wonderful. The writing is SO good, with a nice cadence and very sweet story. It is refreshing to find a children's book that has legitimately good writing (I'm looking at you, dragons love tacos...). The illustrations are also wonderful and I kind of want to buy a second book to just hang up the pictures on the wall.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated rhyming read-aloud
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
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The rhyming sing-song rhythm of the story makes for great read aloud fun. And the stick-to-it-tive-ness of the protagonist is admirable - the child simply won't give up on making the moon whole again, and they find their other half as well (a theme repeated visually throughout). Don't miss the giant moon on the case cover. The illustrations are expressive and adorable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL CHILDREN'S BOOK.
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017
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This is just an adorable story that warms the heart. It's a story that any child will just love and I recommend it very highly to everyone with a young one in their life. I would post 10 stars if it was an option.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017
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Love this book. It has a sweet story and beautiful illustrations. A great read-aloud!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2017
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Wonderful story. The illustrations are beautiful. Highly recommend this book!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017
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Adorable book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars We would definitely recommend getting a copy of this sweet story.
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017
This book will open up your heart to child-like wonder again! The moon is missing its other half, and it is obvious to the little boy that it must be sad. We loved the different ways the boy tries to cheer up the moon. He brings out all of his favorite things like trucks, pickles, and his bike. He also spends some time talking to the moon to try to console it. One day, the full moon appears and the little boy leaps with joy. It is a cute and heartwarming story!

Accompanied with adorable illustrations, the rhyming scheme makes it a delight to read. Younger children will love all the different ways the little boy tries to cheer up the moon. They will enjoy the pure kindness and tenderness in the book. Children are the best teachers of love and that is reflected so well in this book. We would definitely recommend getting a copy of this sweet story.
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