Just Like The Moon

Just Like The Moon is a poignant and uplifting picture book told through the voice of six-year-old Zoe, a spirited, roller-skating, flower-picking girl with a rare genetic condition called sickle cell anemia. With warmth, honesty, and imagination, Zoe invites readers into her world—where blood cells are shaped like crescent moons, hospital visits become secret nighttime missions, and hope takes the form of full-moon cells and magical possibilities. Balancing childlike wonder with medically accurate information, Just Like The Moon gently introduces young readers to the realities of living with a chronic illness while celebrating resilience, joy, and the power of community. This story is not only a compassionate educational resource, but also a touching reminder that every child’s uniqueness is a kind of magic. Perfect for families, classrooms, and pediatric care settings, Just Like The Moon encourages empathy, understanding, and courage in the face of challenges—making it an essential read for children and the adults who love them.
ASIN: B0FLX59444
VSKU: BVV.B0FLX59444.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Rodriguez, Maite|Gomez, Jayri
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.