I’m a bit late for the eclipse that happened back in October, or even the full moon this month, but I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to highlight the moon (and sky) books! I got pretty literal with this list: if “moon” or “sky” was in the title, it went on the list.
Moonlight Prance
by Serena Gingold Allen, illustrated by Teagan White
Chronicle Books
Midnight and Moon
by Kelly Cooper, illustrated by Daniel Miyares
Tundra
“A gentle and poetic story of friendship.” – Deb Nance
Moonlight
by Stephen Savage
Neal Porter Books
“A glimmer of a story, following a beam of moonlight. Beautiful illustrations. You can’t help following the moonlight to its conclusion. And it ends with anticipation of its return tomorrow.” – Deb Nance
Nigel and the Moon
by Antwan Eady, illustrated by Gracey Zhang
Katherine Tegen Books
“A darling story about believing in yourself and the love of a family, Nigel and the Moon is sure to warm your heart.” – littlecubliteracy
One Sky
by Aaron Becker
Candlewick Studio
Moon Tree
by Carolyn Fraiser, illustrated by Simona Mulazzani
Reycraft Books
When the Sky Glows
by Nell Cross Beckerman, illustrated by David Litchfield
Beach Lane Books
Moonflower
by Kacen Callender
Scholastic
Moonwalking
by Zetta Elliott and Lyn Miller-Lachmann
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Vinyl Moon
by Mahogany L. Browne
Crown Books for Young Readers
“It’s just a really heartwarming book even though Angel went through a lot before we knew her, because we get to watch her slowly heal and it was just very special.” – Gina A.
An Arrow to the Moon
by Emily X. R. Pan
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers