Moon Wishes

In this timeless bedtime story, the moon’s luminous, watchful presence inspires wishes of hope and love, with dreamy watercolour illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Milan Pavlović.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be the moon?

“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.

Milan Pavlović’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.

“An unseen narrator, in the person of the moon, grants a series of wishes upon the world and the creatures and people who inhabit it. "If I were the moon…I would wax and wane over the Earth's troubles…give a voice to those who need it…be a beacon for the lost and lonely."

What people are saying:

“Lovely spreads on which the benevolent moon always appears, once even as a reflection in a pond, depict it shining on ocean creatures as well as polar bears in a snow-covered landscape. It shines in the forest, among the birds of the air, and provides light to guide a lone traveler and his dog across the water. The illustrations, rendered in mixed media, ink, and colored pencils greatly enhance the lyrical text. VERDICT : This is best suited as a bedtime lullaby for one-on-one sharing. –– Marianne Saccardi, Children's Literature Consultant, Cambridge, MA — School Library Journal

 “There are rarely more than a dozen words on each page . . . Moon Wishes embodies complete calm in its textual and visual lyricism.” — Quill & Quire

“A soothing, comforting lunar lullaby calibrated for bedtime sharing.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Moon Wishes is a beautiful book…The book encourages readers to do good in the world … Moon Wishes would be a great addition to any preschooler’s library as a bedtime or quiet time book. Highly Recommend.” — CM: Canadian Review of Materials

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