Wrritten by Tonya Bolden & Illustrated by Eric Velasquez
| From the Dust Jacket |
A young boy wakes. He has forgotten to say his prayers. Outside his window, a beautiful harvest moon illuminates the city around him and its many inhabitants. As the moon slowly makes its way across the heavens, the boy offersa simple prayer for the homeless, the hungry, and others.
Critically acclaimed author Tonya Bolden teams up with award‑winning illustrator Eric Velasquez to create a richly painted and emotionally complex book that celebrates prayer and kindness while recognizing the diversity of the world around us.
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Praise for “Beautiful Moon”
Prayer may seem like something from ancient history for many young children; this beautiful book brings prayer to the modern world and hauntingly shows just how needed it is.
—Kirkus Reviews
This oversize volume is a beautiful weaving of word, art, and spirit. . . . A good starting place for discussion, this will give youngsters a sense of those in need as well as what’s worth praying for.
— Booklist, starred review
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Awards
- NAACP Image Award Nominee
- Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book
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Age Pre-school & up | 32 pages
Hardcover | Abrams 2014 | ISBN: 1-4197-0792-2 | EAN: 9781419707926