{"product_id":"the-moon-inside-9781554988235","title":"The Moon Inside","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Gentle Story About Overcoming Fear of the Dark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow is Ella's favorite color -- she loves the bright, sunny daytime. But every night, as darkness falls, she becomes afraid.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYellow is Ella's favorite color -- she loves the bright, sunny daytime. But every night, as darkness falls, she becomes afraid. Her mother encourages her to look at the soft glow of the moon and fireflies dancing in the night. Ella listens to the chirping of crickets and the gentle rustling of the wind as she gradually realizes that nighttime can be something to look forward to rather than something to fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBeautiful Illustrations That Illuminate the Night\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith sweet, luminous illustrations by Aimée Sicuro, this story will inspire parents and children to welcome the peaceful nature of nighttime into their homes and hearts. The artwork brings to life the gentle beauty of evening hours, making this book perfect for bedtime reading routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEducational Value and Common Core Alignment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3\u003cbr\u003eWith prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2\u003cbr\u003eRetell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\n\n\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7\u003cbr\u003eUse illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3\u003cbr\u003eDescribe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Building Confidence at Bedtime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover picture book helps young children aged 3-5 develop a positive relationship with nighttime. Through Ella's journey, children learn that darkness isn't something to fear but rather a peaceful time filled with its own special beauty. The story encourages sensory awareness and appreciation of nature's nighttime wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter graduating from Stanford University, \u003cb\u003eSandra V. Feder\u003c\/b\u003e worked as a newspaper journalist for many years. She joined a writing group when she became a mother and began to write children's books, drawing inspiration from her own young children. She is the author of the popular Daisy series, illustrated by Susan Mitchell.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAimée Sicuro\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning illustrator who recently published her first picture book, \u003ci\u003eBright Sky, Starry City\u003c\/i\u003e by Uma Krishnaswami, which has been highly acclaimed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Groundwood Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681134973202,"sku":"9781554988235","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_806fceff-61c1-4a8c-a54d-c582c2900e35.jpg?v=1733949685","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-moon-inside-9781554988235","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}