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The New York Times

The Moon Is a Ball – Stories of Panda and Squirrel

Philosophical, wise, funny and wonderfully illustrated stories about an unbreakable friendship between a panda and a squirrel, from two world greats of children’s literature.

Panda and Squirrel can’t live without each other and do everything together: lie on the rocks to look at the moon, take walks, play games. One of their journeys lasts for only two steps, another day they discover a newly hatched duckling. Sometimes they argue but they always make up again. This is a friendship for any day: roaring, quiet, grumbling, snoring…always.

This down-to-earth, warmhearted friendship story reaches straight from the soul of one six-year-old to another.

Written by Ed Franck, one of Belgium’s most important and innovative children’s writers, and illustrated by Thé Tjong-Khing, a world-leading illustrator for children, whose many accolades include nomination for the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

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  • Book Details

    Book Details

    Country of Origin Belgium
    Reader Age 5-7 year, 6-8 year
    Book Size
    ISBN
  • Awards

    Reviews

    1. Wardini Books –

      One of the most beautiful illustrations I’ve ever seen in a children’s book.

  • Media Reviews

    Reviews

    1. Telling Tales Bookstore, Top picks 2023 –

      Whimsical, charming, delightful.

    2. Association of California Libraries –

      Reminiscent of classics such as Winnie the Pooh and Frog and Toad.

    3. All Done Monkey Blog –

      These stories are perfect for emerging readers or for reading aloud together.

    4. The School Reading List –

      A sweet collection of tales that will appeal to fans of Julia Donaldson and A.A. Milne.

    5. Just Imagine –

      Thoughtful and insightful.

    6. Spirituality & Practice –

      Delightfully original storytelling.

    7. The New Zealand Herald –

      The stories are nuggets of wisdom, delightful in the same way that children’s questions and comments can make grown-ups stop and wonder.

    8. Wardini Books –

      One of the most beautiful illustrations I’ve ever seen in a children’s book.

    9. Lancashire Evening Post –

      Ideal for youngsters starting to read alone, or to share with adults at bedtime, and gorgeously illustrated, each story in this collection is beautifully imagined.

    10. School Reading List –

      Thought-provoking and ideal to spark circle time discussion.

    11. Red Reading Hub –

      This new animal partnership is worthy to sit alongside Lobel’s Frog and Toad stories and Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie.

    12. Unity Books Wellington –

      For any fans of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse this is the book for you and your young ones.

    13. Read with a Rescue –

      My 3- and 6- year old girls are loving this as a nightly read aloud.

    14. The New York Times –

      Captivating text, ideal for reading aloud.

    15. Publishers Weekly –

      As Franck models charming rapport and low-stakes companionship, Tjong-Khing’s delicate artwork provides nature-filled scenes of glorious suns and a bamboo forest.

    16. Shelf Awareness –

      Striking artwork and sweet, funny stories.

    17. Booklist –

      Full of heart and gentle humor, Panda and Squirrel are sure to please.

    18. Youth Services Book Review –

      Perfect for animal loving children and their families.

    19. Foreword Reviews –

      An upbeat, curiosity-inducing early reader.

    20. School Library Journal, Betsy Bird –

      Built to be shared aloud.

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