| Follow the Moon Book and CD [With CD (Audio)] Contributor(s): Weeks, Sarah (Author), Duranceau, Suzanne (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0060557443 ISBN-13: 9780060557447 Publisher: HarperFestival OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Other - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: A rocking narrative ballad with an upswing tropical beat and an upbeat message about friendship and a child's deep bond with nature, this new edition of "Follow the Moon" is sure to delight another generation of children. A newly hatched sea turtle, whose instinct is to "follow the moon" to find the ocean, is drawn instead by a glittering mirrored ball in a crowded dance club. He is rescued by a young boy who helps him learn to listen to the voice inside his head. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Turtles - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Marine Life |
| Dewey: E |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 11.14" W x 7.91" (0.80 lbs) |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Topical - Friendship |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 16987 Reading Level: 2.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A rocking narrative ballad with an upswing tropical beat and an upbeat message about friendship and a child's deep bond with nature, this book and CD edition of Follow the Moon is sure to delight another generation of children. A newly hatched sea turtle, whose instinct is to follow the moon to find the ocean, is drawn instead by a glittering mirrored ball in a crowded dance club. He is rescued by a young boy who helps him learn to listen to the voice inside his head. |
Contributor Bio(s): Weeks, Sarah: - Sarah Weeks has written more than fifty books for young readers. Some of her picture books include Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash, Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth!, and Glamourpuss. Her bestselling novel, So B. It, is a feature-length film starring Alfre Woodard and Talitha Bateman. Ms. Weeks visits thousands of students in elementary and middle schools across the country every year. She is also an adjunct professor in the prestigious MFA Writing for Children and Young Adults program at the New School. Sarah lives in Nyack, New York, with her husband, Jim Fyfe, and their dog, Mia. You can visit her online at www.sarahweeks.com. Duranceau, Suzanne: - The spectacular artwork of Suzanne Duranceau, illustrator of Love Can Build a Bridge, can also be seen in the book-and-tape package Follow the Moon. She lives in Montreal, Canada, with her daughter. |