Luna Loves Library Day
Joseph Coelho author Fiona Lumbers illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd
Published:6th Sep '18
Should be back in stock very soon
A special tale of father and daughter bonding and family separation.
Every week Luna looks forward to one special day: the day when she discovers magic among the library shelves; Fiona Lumbers’ illustrations convey Luna’s vivid inner life, while Coelho’s lyrical style celebrates the joyful curiosity of early childhood."By award-winning Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the first book in the Luna Loves... series. Every week Luna looks forward to one special day: the day when she discovers magic among the library shelves, the day she gets to spend with her dad. Exploring the books, Luna and her dad find magic, mystery and even start to mend their own history. An inspiring story that celebrates alternative families and the magic of books from one of the UK's greatest award-winning poets for children, and Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho. Endorsed by Amnesty International: "This is a touching reflection on the power of reading to bring families together; Fiona Lumbers’ illustrations convey Luna’s vivid inner life, while Coelho’s lyrical style celebrates the joyful curiosity of early childhood." Amnesty International "An ode to love and different kinds of families, with lyrical text and richly coloured, warm illustrations." Irish Independent, Best Books of 2017 Other books in the Luna Loves... series: Luna Loves Art Luna Loves Dance Luna Loves Books Luna Loves Christmas Luna Loves Gardening
"This is a touching reflection on the power of reading to bring families together; Fiona Lumbers’ illustrations convey Luna’s vivid inner life, while Coelho’s lyrical style celebrates the joyful curiosity of early childhood." * Amnesty International *
"An ode to love and different kinds of families, with lyrical text and richly coloured, warm illustrations." * Irish Independent, Best Books of 2017 *
"Luna Loves Library Day disguises the terror Luna is experiencing. It addresses this BIG grief, Luna’s parents breaking up, which, for many children, can be their first loss. And so I was so grateful to see books themselves offer company, comfort and support with that very thing." * Laura Dockrill *
"A lovely book about the power of libraries to stoke the imagination... Never doubt the power of a book, nor the essential importance of a library to the soul of a community" * Early Years Educator *
"An affectionate, loving and gentle story that approaches the subject of separated/divorced parents, brilliant accompanied by spot-on heartwarming illustrations, ensuring that, no matter what, children will feel loved." * INIS *
- Long-listed for UKLA Book Award (UK).
- Nominated for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2019 (UK)
ISBN: 9781783445950
Dimensions: 280mm x 240mm x 5mm
Weight: 190g
32 pages