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Staff Pick
Author Eady's language is poetic, and illustrator Zhang's artwork is fluid and dancing, in this picture book about Nigel, who has big dreams he shares with the moon but is afraid to share with his earth-bound friends. A beautiful story about self-acceptance and the support and love of good parents. Recommended By Gigi L., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
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 astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too
Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky.
But it's Career Week at school, and Nigel can't find the courage to share his dreams. It's easy to whisper them to the moon, but not to his classmates — especially when he already feels out of place.
Review
"A loving exhortation to 'Dream big... And be proud of who you are.'" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
Review
"A beautiful book. Eady's sensitive text and Zhang's gorgeous pictures combine in a story that conveys the richness of children's daily lives and the cosmic splendor of their imaginations." Mac Barnett, New York Times Bestselling author of The Extra Yarn
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"This book made my heart swell to the size of the moon. Nigel and the Moon is destined to become a classic that will inspire generations of readers to find the beauty in their day-to-day lives while also looking to the skies to dream big." Minh Lê, author of Drawn Together and Lift
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"This book will make you tear up. It is a must-read for every person that has ever held dreams close to their hearts, whispered them to the sky, or lived to make them real." Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
About the Author
Antwan Eady is an author and a dreamer. Originally from Garnett, South Carolina, he spent many nights whispering his dreams; now he proudly shares them with the world. A graduate of Clemson University, Antwan now lives in Savannah, Georgia.
Gracey Zhang is an illustrator, born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. She received her BA in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design and now resides in Brooklyn, New York. She is the writer and illustrator of Lala's Words. She spends most of her time among scattered papers and ink pots, and when she's not at her desk, you can find her looking out train windows, watching and listening.