{"product_id":"moon-wishes-9781773060767","title":"Moon Wishes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this timeless bedtime story, the moon's luminous, watchful presence inspires wishes of hope and love, with dreamy watercolour illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Milan Pavlovic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWouldn't it be wonderful to be the moon?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I wish I were the moon,\" says the speaker in this timeless bedtime story, \"so that I could shine on you.\" The moon shines to guide a journey home, glistens beautifully on icy snow, and wishes peace and safety for travelers, friends and troubled hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilan Pavlovic's dreamy watercolor illustrations complement this sweet story from Patricia and Guy Storms. Children and the adults who read to them will be delighted as moon wishes reach over icebergs, into towns, through forests and under the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4\u003cbr\u003eIdentify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.4\u003cbr\u003eDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.4\u003cbr\u003eDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStorms, Patricia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia Storms\u003c\/strong\u003e is a writer and illustrator with over twenty years' experience. Her work has been featured in \u003cem\u003eChirp\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKNOW\u003c\/em\u003e magazines. Her previous books include \u003cem\u003eNever Let You Go\u003c\/em\u003e, which she wrote and illustrated, \u003cem\u003eBy the Time You Read This\u003c\/em\u003e ... written by Jennifer Lanthier and \u003cem\u003eIf You're Thankful and You Know It\u003c\/em\u003e written by Chrissy Bozik.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStorms, Guy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuy Storms\u003c\/strong\u003e works for the Toronto Public Library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePavlovic, Milan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilan Pavlovic\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator and graphic artist whose drawings, illustrations, paintings and comics have been published and exhibited internationally. He teaches at OCAD University and Seneca College. His other books include \u003cem\u003eSeamus's Short Story\u003c\/em\u003e by Heather Hartt-Sussman and \u003cem\u003eThe Snuggly\u003c\/em\u003e by Glen Huser. He lives with his family in Toronto.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Groundwood Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50856691335442,"sku":"9781773060767","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6f43e83d-0dca-428e-91d8-3c9f37ae7f87.jpg?v=1737510065","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/moon-wishes-9781773060767","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}