A Kite for Moon

What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together! 

A Kite for Moon begins when a little boy flying his kite notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut until he finally goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail. 

Inspired by astronaut Neil Armstrong, A Kite for Moon follows an unnamed boy’s friendship with the moon. Through the years, the moon watches the “very small boy” study algebra and geometry. The boy also learns how to “ride a bicycle, drive a car, fly a plane, and a rocket.” As the boy grows, he never forgets his promise to the moon. Several illustrations show him surrounded by books and his telescope, reminding readers that achieving dreams takes dedication and hard work. 

Illustrator Matt Phelan created beautiful illustrations that often cover an entire two-page spread. The simple illustrations show the vastness of the sea and sky, hinting at the seeming impossibility of the boy’s dream to visit the moon. Reflecting the ocean and moon’s blue hues, the muted colors give the book a dream-like quality that will captivate readers. Although it’s a picture book, adults will need to read it to young children because of its complex sentences and vocabulary. For example, as the moon watches the boy grow, it “waxed and waned.” 

A Kite for Moon is an inspiring book to read to a child, inviting readers to imagine their own dreams taking flight. The story also makes a wonderful gift for anyone transitioning through life, reminding them that dedication can lead to extraordinary achievements. The book includes a beautiful presentation page, making it ideal for gift-giving. Young readers who are fascinated by the moon should also read Mousetronaut, Rocket Says Look Up, and Moon’s First Friends: One Giant Leap for Friendship. 

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