Under the Silver Moon

Under the Silver Moon
Author: Pamela Dalton
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2017-07-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1452167419

Cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton's magically intricate illustrations illuminate a generous collection of lullabies and goodnight poems. Recalling traditional favorites from childhood and embracing a wide range of sources and cultures, this timeless collection makes a lovely addition to any e-bookshelf or bedtime read-aloud ritual. Sure to enchant both children and their parents, Dalton's exquisite detail and sophisticated aesthetic—always informed by warmth and a deep humanity—will speak to anyone looking for the perfect book for a newborn.

Child of the Silver Moon

Child of the Silver Moon
Author: DJ Wulfric
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2023-11-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

About the Book In a time very long ago, a young woman named Flanna Rosewood lives in a small, quiet village with her grandmother. One day as she is walking home through the forest, Flanna encounters a half-wolf, half-man named Malorithe who attempts to enchant her and kidnap her, until a valiant stranger named Lowell comes to her rescue, safely escorting her out of the forest. When Flanna returns home and tells her grandmother everything that happened, her grandmother reveals Flanna is the chosen Child of the Silver Moon and has a special connection to the humanoid wolf tribes called Lupruga. According to the prophesy, the Child of the Silver Moon must marry one of the five leaders of the Lupruga tribes, or else chaos and death will descend upon the world. The winning groom will be chosen through a tournament of strength and wits. Determined to decide her own fate, Flanna joins the competition to fight for her independence and secure the life she wants. About the Author DJ Wulfric is a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Child of the Silver Moon is his first book. Born with high functioning autism and having a heart of gold as said by his family and closest friends, becoming an author has been his dream since he was a young child and he hopes to create more stories for many to enjoy.

Oh, The Things We're For!

Oh, The Things We're For!
Author: Innosanto Nagara
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2020-11-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1644210150

A new book by the author of A is for Activist is a rhyming, boldly illustrated vision of a better world. When you go to a march And raise your sign high You'll make people smile who thought you were shy And you'll make people wonder, does that kid really know why? You DO know of course That's why you are there You're there to say STOP! What's happening's not fair Then they say, we know what you're against End poverty stop war... But okay then what are you for? Oh! What are we for! That's my favorite question And I'm sure it's yours too Because you pay attention You have so many answers And so many options And so many solutions that you want to impart The only hard question is where does one start? Oh, The Things We're For! is a celebration of the better world that is not only possible, but is here today if we choose it. Today's kids are well aware of the many challenges that they face in a world they are inheriting, from climate change to police violence, crowded classrooms to healthcare. Poetically written and beautifully illustrated in Innosanto Nagara's (A is for Activist) signature style, this book offers a vision of where we could go--and a future worth fighting for. Oh, the Things We're For! is a book for kids, and for the young at heart of all ages.

The Moon is a Silver Pond

The Moon is a Silver Pond
Author: Sara Cassidy
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2019-09-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1459818660

A young child skates, bakes and milks the cow while the moon wondrously transforms above. The moon is a silver pond when seen through the trees. When they tend the cow, the moon is the milk at the bottom of the pail. With stunning illustrations by Josée Bisaillon, this simple board book shows children that the way they see the world—by heart, mind and imagination—is just right. Reveling in metaphor, The Moon Is a Silver Pond encourages that magical leap of imagination and asks the reader to look at everyday objects from a different perspective.

Sisters of the Silver Moon

Sisters of the Silver Moon
Author: Veronika Sophia Robinson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2015-06-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780993158612

Azaria Linden, the community herbalist, spends her days tending herb gardens, concocting lotions, potions and tinctures, beekeeping, and being a mother to four grown-up daughters who have left home. Her handcrafted life is the envy of many, but when the lives of her children change in dramatic ways, she wonders if she can keep it all together. Is it possible to still live a heart-centred life when everything around you is falling apart?

Under the Silvery Moon

Under the Silvery Moon
Author: Colleen McKeown
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2008-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781845067588

Snuggled in the cosy barn, young kitten cannot sleep, for outside, under the silvery moon, some animals are stirring - and they're keeping him awake. With a soothing lullaby, his mother takes him on a journey through the sounds of the night and visits each animal along the way.

Silver Moon

Silver Moon
Author: Catherine Lundoff
Publisher: Lethe Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2012
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1590213793

Becca Thornton, divorced, middle-aged, and barely out of the closet, discovers that life can still hold some strange surprises, when she discovers that her body is changing; menopause turns her into a werewolf. Apparently she is not the only one, as a number of women in her town of Wolf's Point seem to have had the same experience. As the newest member of the pack, Becca learns her nights are not spent only protecting the town and running through the woods howling at the moon. There are werewolf hunters in town and they've got Becca in their sights.

When the Sea Turned to Silver (National Book Award Finalist)

When the Sea Turned to Silver (National Book Award Finalist)
Author: Grace Lin
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316317691

This breathtaking, full-color illustrated fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore, and is a companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Pinmei's gentle, loving grandmother always has the most thrilling tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and kidnap the storyteller. Everyone knows that the Emperor wants something called the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night. Determined to have her grandmother returned, Pinmei embarks on a journey to find the Luminous Stone alongside her friend Yishan, a mysterious boy who seems to have his own secrets to hide. Together, the two must face obstacles usually found only in legends to find the Luminous Stone and save Pinmei's grandmother--before it's too late. A fast-paced adventure that is extraordinarily written and beautifully illustrated, When the Sea Turned to Silver is a masterpiece companion novel to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and Starry River of the Sky.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book)

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book)
Author: Grace Lin
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316052604

A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection!​ A Reader’s Digest Best Children’s Book of All Time​! This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers.

Baby's Boat

Baby's Boat
Author: Jeanne Titherington
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Infants
ISBN: 9780688159795

Describes a baby falling asleep while sailing out in a silver moon boat.