THE MOON MOVED IN, by Sue Soltis and Sonia Sánchez, Chronicle Books, July 1, 2025, Hardcover, $17.99 (ages 3-5)
When the moon decides to move in next door, a little girl gains a friend, but the world misses something even greater in The Moon Moved In, by Sue Soltis and Sonia Sánchez.
When the Moon moves into the long-empty house next door, all the rooms fill up with light—and Stella finally has a friend. But without the Moon in orbit, the world is going topsy-turvy. The tides stop, and the Earth has a new wobble. Stella worries, but the Moon just wants to stay and garden. Can Stella convince the Moon that life on Earth needs the Moon back in orbit? And what will become of her wish for a friend next door? —Synopsis provided by Chronicle Books
The moon Moved In is an imaginative story of friendship and the interconnectedness of the natural world.
Author Sue Soltis pairs science and whimsy with her charming tale. Her conversational text invites readers in all while telling them a story and teaching a few things along the way. Artist Sonia Sánchez’s impressionistic illustrations bring all the elements together. And informative front and end papers tell more about the moon and its relationship with the world.
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