Captivating text, ideal for reading aloud.
The Moon Is a Ball – Stories of Panda and Squirrel
$26.08
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
Country of Origin Belgium Reader Age 5-7 year, 6-8 year Book Size ISBN
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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.
Read with a Rescue –
My 3- and 6- year old girls are loving this as a nightly read aloud.
The New York Times –
Captivating text, ideal for reading aloud.
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.
Shelf Awareness –
Striking artwork and sweet, funny stories.
Booklist –
Full of heart and gentle humor, Panda and Squirrel are sure to please.
Youth Services Book Review –
Perfect for animal loving children and their families.
Foreword Reviews –
An upbeat, curiosity-inducing early reader.
School Library Journal, Betsy Bird –
Built to be shared aloud.