Moon and Stars

The Moon wasn't sure it liked being the Moon anymore. It thought it might like to be a comet, planet or even a star. The Moon talked to the Sun about this when they met during the dusk and dawn. The Sun helped the Moon realize it was special in its own way.

Moon and Stars is Book 3 of the Sun and Moon series of children's books, offering folktale like stories and rustic "rip and cut paper" style illustrations. This early reader series explores themes related to understanding yourself and interacting with others.

Author and illustrator Dominic Villari's books feature well-developed stories with heart and humor that appeal to kids and parents alike. These timeless tales will grow with you and your children through pre-reading, beginning reading and novice reading.

Themes:Self-worthConfidenceAge Grade Range:4 to 7 yearsPre-K to Second GradeOther Books in this Series:Sun and Moon - DiversitySun and Clouds - Making friendsExcerpt:The Moon spent much of its time alone.

This gave the Moon a lot of time to think about things.

The Moon wasn't sure it liked being the Moon anymore.

The Moon wondered about being something else.

The Moon thought it might like to travel around the galaxy like a comet.

The Moon always revolved around the Earth.

Or maybe the Moon could have many colors like the planets.

The Moon was very gray.

The Moon imagined it was fast, like a meteor.

The Moon drifted slowly through the sky.

Most of all, the Moon wanted to be bright like a star.

The Moon could only reflect the light of its friend the Sun.

About the Author:Dominic Villari is well versed in the art and science of making stuff up and is often caught talking to things, especially when they don't work right or are difficult to put together. These pursuits occasionally spill out onto paper in illustrated children's books such as Sun and Moon, Bear is Hangry and The Yelling Monsters and fiction books such as The Wandering Princess and Talks to Things. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and daughter, both of whom have gotten better about knowing when he's making stuff up.