THE MOON (Ultimate Challenge), by Sandra Laboucarie and Didier Balicevic, Twirl, Sept. 15, 2026, Hardcover, $14.99 (ages 5 and up)
Learn about a beloved celestial body in The Moon, an interactive picture book by Sandra Laboucarie and Didier Balicevic.
Uncover the secrets of the moon! Young readers can learn all about the moon in this information-packed and interactive book. With multiple flaps on every page, as well as quizzes and seek-and-find activities, this highly engaging book asks and answers questions about the moon’s orbit around earth, space travel, moon landings, exploration of the moon’s surface, and much more! —Synopsis provided by Twirl
Part of Twirls Ultimate Challenge Series, The Moon offers young readers bite-sized facts in a fun and hands-on way. The book is divided into sections like: Where is the moon? What does the moon look like? How do you travel to the moon? And each section features big reveals via flaps.
Author Sandra Laboucarie’s text is informative and accessible. And Didier Balicevic’s illustrations provide context and help readers move from one fact to the next. While The Moon is suggested for readers 5 and up, younger readers will need help. The text is too small and complex for new readers who will enjoy the book as a read-aloud rather than independent reading.
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