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Bang Bang I Hurt the Moon

Luis Amavisca author Esther G Madrid illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:PLANET 8 GROUP SL D/B/A NUBEOCHO

Published:27th Oct '16

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A family works together to "save the moon" after imaginary play and learns that violence should never be a game.

That night, Nicholas was making gun shapes with his hands:
"Bang Bang I shot the moon," he said pointing at the moon.
No one believed it when suddenly the moon fell into the family's garden.
The moon was not injured but fell down because of the fright.

Luis Amavisca is visual artist and writer from Spain. He has worked and written about equality, solidarity, environment and non-violence. He has published several books including Princess Li and The Galinos.

Esther G. Madrid studied Fine Arts and teaches visual education and Fine Arts. She has published books with main publishers in Spain, such as Anaya.

"What it lacks in subtlety, the warning against violence and guns makes up for in prudence….an uplifting bedtime narrative.” — Kirkus Reviews “A good story with some great illustrations, and has a great theme of team work.” — Mundie Kids "This cautionary tale presents the possible repercussions of violence and other forms of mischievous behavior yet also demonstrates how teamwork can help unify and achieve common goals. A good read-aloud and discussion starter for young children.” — School Library Journal "...theme that actions have consequences. "Bang Bang I Hurt the Moon" is about the uphill climb to right a wrong." -- Midwest Book Review “I love that this book addresses a very serious issue without being too preachy….The illustrations are gorgeous and appealing to younger children. Also I feel this would be a great book to share with children and discuss afterwards. Beautifully illustrated picture book that shows the consequences of playing with a gun that children can relate with.” — Kim Baccellia, KidsBooksCentral "Love it!" -- Heidi Shira Tannenbaum, Stories Bookshop & Storytelling Lab, Brooklyn, NY "Lovely." -- Jeri Light, Ronning Branch Library, Sioux Falls, SD
"What it lacks in subtlety, the warning against violence and guns makes up for in prudence….an uplifting bedtime narrative.” — Kirkus Reviews “A good story with some great illustrations, and has a great theme of team work.” — Mundie Kids "This cautionary tale presents the possible repercussions of violence and other forms of mischievous behavior yet also demonstrates how teamwork can help unify and achieve common goals. A good read-aloud and discussion starter for young children.” — School Library Journal "...theme that actions have consequences. "Bang Bang I Hurt the Moon" is about the uphill climb to right a wrong." -- Midwest Book Review “I love that this book addresses a very serious issue without being too preachy….The illustrations are gorgeous and appealing to younger children. Also I feel this would be a great book to share with children and discuss afterwards. Beautifully illustrated picture book that shows the consequences of playing with a gun that children can relate with.” — Kim Baccellia, KidsBooksCentral "Love it!" -- Heidi Shira Tannenbaum, Stories Bookshop & Storytelling Lab, Brooklyn, NY "Lovely." -- Jeri Light, Ronning Branch Library, Sioux Falls, SD

  • Runner-up for International Latino Book Award - Most Inspirational Children's Picture Book 2017

ISBN: 9788494444678

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 439g

44 pages