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Sing to the Moon

Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl author Sandra van Doorn illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Lantana Publishing

Published:7th Oct '19

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A beautiful story about the most magical of relationships between a child and their grandparent.

For one little Ugandan boy, no wish is too big. First he dreams of reaching the stars and then of riding a supernova straight to Mars. But on a rainy day at his grandfather’s house, he is brought down to earth with a bump. Do adventures only happen in galaxies far away or can he find magic a little closer to home?For one little Ugandan boy, no wish is too big. First he dreams of reaching the stars and then of riding a supernova straight to Mars. But on a rainy day at his grandfather’s house, he is brought down to earth with a bump. Do adventures only happen in galaxies far away or can he find magic a little closer to home?

“A most beautiful story about the most magical of relationships, a child and their grandparent. A true celebration of love” -Wanuri Kahiu, award-winning filmmaker


“This book is such a delight! My four-year-old daughter has asked me to read it to her every night” -Jessie, Goodreads reviewer


“This gentle bedtime story is rich in Ugandan culture as it celebrates a boy’s great love for his grandfather” -Kirkus Reviews

  • Winner of Children's Africana Best Book for Young Readers 2019

ISBN: 9781911373407

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

32 pages