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Author
Series
Moon Base Alpha volume 2
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
In 2041 twelve-year-old Dashiell Gibson is a resident of Moon Base Alpha, and at the moment he is faced with a number of problems: coping with the nasty Sjoberg twins, finding out how the commander of the base has managed to disappear from a facility no bigger than a soccer field, and dealing with the alien Zan who communicates with him telepathically from afar--and who is hiding a secret which may threaten the whole Earth.
Author
Series
Publisher
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Description
Sherman loves the moon and he loves his grandpa even more who has actually been to the moon! Grandpa was an astronaut and has a chunk of moon rock on his mantlepiece. Playing space games with Grandpa is one of Sherman's most favourite things ever so he's thrilled to hear that's exactly what a visit to Grandpa will involve. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
Author
Publisher
Little Pickle Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Little Sofia befriends the Moon and sets off on a dreamy adventure to visit her friend. She sees our planet from the Moon's point of view and is inspired to do whatever she can to protect our Earth. When she wakes, Sofia encourages others to do the same"--
Author
Publisher
Rayo
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
BABY BOOKS. BILINGUAL: SPANISH AND ENGLISH: Margaret Wise Brown's classic children's bedtime story Goodnight Moon, with timeless illustrations by Clement Hurd, has lulled generations of children to sleep. Now, for the first time, this beloved children's book is available as a bilingual Spanish-English board book. Ages 0+
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
¡Prep̀rate para una historia de la Cerdita Peppa fuera de este mundo! Peppa, George, Mam̀ Cerdita y Pap̀ Cerdito visitan el museo para aprender sobre el espacio exterior. ¡Y dan un viaje ficticio al espacio y llegan a la Luna! ¡Con brillo plateado en la portada, este libro de cuentos atraer̀ la atenci̤n de los faǹticos de Peppa y sus padres!
Peppa Pig goes to a museum with her family where she takes a pretend trip to outer space and the...
Author
Publisher
Inhabit Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Moar has always loved fall - playing outside with his friends, feeling the weather get colder - but there is one thing about autumn that really worries Moar. The moon. The days become shorter and the moon, with its creepy face and eerie smile, seems to be looking down on him before he can even get home from school! So, one day, Moar is determined to get home before the moon appears in the sky. But there are so many fun things to do on the way home,...
68) In the half room
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The light of the half moon Shines down on the half room . . .The half room is full of half things. A half chair, a half cat, even half shoes--all just as nice as whole things. When half a knock comes on half a door, who in the world could it be? With inventive flair, Caldecott Honor winner Carson Ellis explores halves and wholes in an ingenious and thought-provoking picture book. Ink and gouache illustrations featuring wry detail and velvety textures...
69) Moon's Ramadan
Author
Publisher
Versify, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"With radiant and welcoming art, this debut picture book and modern holiday classic captures the magic and meaning of one of the world's most joyful and important celebrations. It's Ramadan, the month of peace, and Moon watches over Ramadan traditions with excitement and longing in this sweetly illustrated debut. In Egypt, India, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates, in Somalia, New Zealand and Indonesia, in Turkey, the United Kingdom and the...
70) Eleanor's moon
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Moments after Eleanor's birth during a brilliant harvest moon, her grandfather holds her in his arms and tells her, "No matter where we are, we will always share the moon." And they do. As Eleanor grows, her grandpa teaches her to love the moon. Together they observe it in all its permutations as it waxes and wanes. Soon, Eleanor is able to see the moon in everything--even in the most unlikely places. When Eleanor and her parents move away, she misses...
Author
Publisher
Convergent Books, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Oh moon, moon, moon that shines so bright, please send this message far so all will know that they are loved, no matter where they are. Inspired by one of Roma Downey's most cherished memories, A MESSAGE IN THE MOON celebrates the special bond that connects children to those who love them, no matter haw far away they might be. Paired with Holly Hatam's whimsical illustrations that glow with wonder, imagination, and joy, A MESSAGE IN THE MOON offers...
Series
CatStronauts volume 1
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Alerted to a global energy crisis, the President consults with the World's Best Scientist, who suggests sending a special group of astronauts to turn the Moon into a solar power plant.
73) Chupetes de luna
Author
Series
Publisher
thule
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
Español
Description
"Marcela no quiere dejar el chupete. Es el día en que los astronautas viajarán por primera vez a la Luna a bordo del Apolo 11 y los padres de la niña creen que si colocan el chupete sobre el televisor en el momento del despegue del cohete podrán convencer a Marcela de que su chupete se ha ido a la Luna con los astronautas. Problema resuelto para siempre, piensan ellos. Pero las cosas, a veces, dan unas vueltas insólitas"--Publisher's website....
75) Sulwe
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Français
Description
"Sulwe a la peau noire comme le ciel de minuit. Elle est plus foncée que tous les autres membres de sa famille. Elle est aussi plus foncée que tout le monde à son école. Tout ce que Sulwe souhaite, c'est être belle et avoir le teint aussi clair que celui de ses parents. Mais un soir, une aventure magique dans le ciel lui ouvrira les yeux et changera tout..." -- Various websites
"Sulwe has skin the colour of midnight. She is darker than everyone...
77) Nigel y la luna
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
"Cuando Nigel mira a la luna, su futuro es resplandeciente. Se imagina que es... un astronauta, un bailarín, ¡incluso un superhéroe! En medio de las estrellas, hace una pirueta. Su pecho se alza con orgullo. Y sus ojos centellean. Nigel es el ser más brillante en todo el cielo. Pero es la semana de las profesiones en su escuela, y Nigel no consigue juntar el valor para compartir sus sueños. Es sencillo susurrárselas a la luna, pero no contárselos...
Author
Publisher
The Collective Book Studio
Pub. Date
[2023].
Language
Español
Description
Bajo la inspiración y guía lunar, la niñe y su madre emprenden el viaje hacia al norte para reunirse con su padre, mientras evocan su hogar y abuela en su pueblo natal. En el camino hacia sus sueños, la luna les brinda claridad y un rumbo seguro. Con vibrantes y evocadoras palabras de Phillip D. Cortez y cautivadoras ilustraciones de Mafs Rodríguez Alpide, Seré la luna nos sumerge en un mundo donde la luna desvanece la oscuridad y nos guía...
Author
Series
Publisher
Toon Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
"After being played with all day, Planet, a friendly stuffed animal, comes to life at night and goes on a moonlit adventure with a dog and a mouse"--Publisher description.
"Qué pasa mientras estás dormiendo? ¡Tus juguetes salen a jugar! Después de una largo día de saltar sobre las hojas y leer sus libros favoritos, esta niña está agotada; pero su animal de peluche favorito, Planeta, no ha hecho más que empezar"--Cover.
80) Noche antigua
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Noche antigua combina varios relatos de la tradición oral, como el del conejo y el tlacuache, así como una rivalidad inventada entre ambos que sirve para contar lo que sucede en la noche, tras la milpa: las andanzas de un afanoso conejo y un audaz tlacuache que van y vienen por el campo provocando que la luna cambie de apariencia y que la noche se transforme en día. Este álbum silente está inspirado en el complejo y monumental pensamiento mesoamericano...
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