The Moon Who Wanted to Stay

What if the Moon didn't feel like he belonged? Every night the Moon glows softly while children sleep and dreams dance in their heads. But sometimes he wonders — the Sun gets the laughter, the games, the golden light. And him? He only shows up when the world is quiet. When most are asleep. When no one is looking. So one morning he stays. He watches the world busy and bright. But slowly, as the hours pass, no one looks up anymore. That evening he hides behind the clouds for the first time. And down below, children press their faces to windows. Where's the Moon tonight? I can't find him. What he sees in their faces changes everything. The Moon Who Wanted to Stay is a beautifully illustrated, soulful picture book that speaks to every child who has ever felt different, unseen, or unsure of their place in the world. With calming language and an uplifting message, it gently reminds readers of a truth the Moon had to discover for himself — You are needed. You are loved. You belong. Look closely — a cricket is hiding somewhere in every outdoor scene, waiting to be found. For families: A perfect bedtime read that opens gentle conversations about identity, purpose, and belonging — for any child who has ever wondered if they truly matter exactly as they are. For educators and therapists: Supports SEL conversations around self-worth, comparison, and finding one's purpose. Fully aligned with CASEL self-awareness competencies. Free resources available at littlepebblebooks.com. Part of the Little Pebble Books series — gentle, purposeful stories for children who need to feel seen. Ages 3–10 Written and Illustrated by Trish Iiams Little Pebble Books littlepebblebooks.com
ASIN: B0G6KT1BGS
VSKU: BVV.B0G6KT1BGS.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Iiams CO, Trish
Binding: Paperback
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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.