Book description
From debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming big. A perfect story to demonstrate how pride in where we come from can bring a shining confidence.
When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as...an…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Nigel and the Moon as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Nigel dreamed large with three goals: to become an astronaut, a dancer, and a superhero, but he was too shy to tell anybody—except for the moon. He also felt his mom and dad would not understand his big dream.
Career week at school finally loosened his lips in a surprising way, which I loved as much as every child reader will.
From Susan's list on that show young children to dream for themselves.
Nigel and the Moon is a story about a young boy who’s afraid to tell the world his dreams, so he tells them to the moon at night. This book is about children dreaming. This book allows Nigel to see himself in the world. He can dream and whisper his wishes to the moon. This book is about #Identity, #BlackBoyJoy, and children trying to find themselves and their placement in the world. Nigel has agency and autonomy. This is going to be a classic book. Mark my words.
From Winsome's list on children being unapologetic.
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