{"product_id":"a-kite-for-moon-9780310756422","title":"A Kite for Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated to astronaut Neil Armstrong, \u003cem\u003eA Kite for Moon\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect children's book to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first United States moon landing. Written by \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eHow Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?\u003c\/em\u003e Jane Yolen and her daughter, Heidi Stemple, this book is a heartfelt story about a young boy's fascination and unlikely friendship with the moon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story begins when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut. Until ... he finally goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Kite for Moon\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures over 20 gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Matt Phelan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains a beautiful presentation page, making this book ideal for gift giving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the perfect storybook for children ages 4 to 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrates every child's fascination with space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a gorgeous cover that sparkles and shines with gloss and foil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYolen, Jane:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJane has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the twentieth century. She sets the highest standard for the industry, not only in the meaningful body of work she has created, but also in her support of fellow authors and artists. Her books range from the bestselling \u003cem\u003eHow Do Dinosaurs\u003c\/em\u003e series to the Caldecott winning \u003cem\u003eOwl Moon\u003c\/em\u003e to popular novels such as \u003cem\u003eThe Devil's Arithmetic, Snow in Summer, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Young Merlin Trilogy, \u003c\/em\u003e to award-winning books of poetry such as \u003cem\u003eGrumbles from the Forest, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Mirror to Nature.\u003c\/em\u003e In all, she has written over 335 books (she's lost count), won numerous awards (one even set her good coat on fire), and has been given six honorary doctorates in literature. For more information, please visit www.janeyolen.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhelan, Matt:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMatt Phelan is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including \u003cem\u003eFlora's Very Windy Day\u003c\/em\u003e by Jeanne Birdsall, \u003cem\u003eXander's Panda Party \u003c\/em\u003eby Linda Sue Park\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Higher Power of Lucky\u003c\/em\u003e by Susan Patron, winner of the 2007 Newbery Medal. He is the author\/illustrator of the picture books \u003cem\u003eDruthers\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePignic, \u003c\/em\u003e as well as the graphic novels \u003cem\u003eThe Storm in the Barn\u003c\/em\u003e (winner of the Scott O'Dell Award), \u003cem\u003eAround the World\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBluffton, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSnow White\u003c\/em\u003e. Matt lives in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStemple, Heidi E. y.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eHeidi E.Y. Stemple didn't want to be a writer when she grew up. It wasn't until she was 28 years old that she gave in and joined the family business, publishing her first short story in a book called \u003cem\u003eFamous Writers and Their Kids Write Spooky Stories. \u003c\/em\u003eThe famous writer was her mom, author Jane Yolen. Since then, she has published twenty books and numerous short stories and poems, mostly for children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zonderkidz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50641661559058,"sku":"9780310756422","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ce6aff3c-8a06-4721-bed6-ecaaf53c7a79.jpg?v=1733028663","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-kite-for-moon-9780310756422","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}