A Kite for Moon by Matt Phelan tells the poignant story of a young girl named Moon, who longs to connect with her absent father. Living in a small town, she finds solace in flying kites, which symbolize her hopes and dreams. As she navigates her feelings of loss and longing, she embarks on a journey that intertwines her imagination with the realities of her life. Through beautifully illustrated pages, Phelan captures the complexities of childhood, the quest for love, and the significance of family ties, ultimately portraying a heartfelt message about finding joy and resilience amidst challenges. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 3-8 years.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published in 2019 by Dreamscape Media .

Poet, novelist, storyteller, and picture-book author Jane Yolen has won four awards for her body of work in children's literature: the Regina Medal, the Kerlan Award, the Keene State Award, anda the Boston Public Library's Literary Light for Children Award. Her many books include Owl Moon, winner of the Caldecott Medal, and Moon Ball. Her daughter Heidi Elisabet Yolen Stemple has worked as a parole officer and a private investigator, and has published poems, short stories, and a picture book called Meet the Monsters. Jane lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts, and Heidi lives in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Matt Phelan won the 2010 Scott O'Dell Award for The Storm in the Barn . He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he sometimes sees bears at the zoo. Visit him at www. mattphelan. com. Jane Yolen has written almost three hundred books, many of them awardwinners. She lives in St. Andrews, Scotland, and Hatfield, Massachusetts.