The Girl Who Spoke to the Moon: A Story about Friendship and Loving Our Earth

by Land Wilson, Sue Cornelison (Illustrator)

Overview

A sweet bedtime story that will inspire children to protect the Earth and encourage others to do the same.

When Sofia dreams of visiting the Moon one night, she discovers people are hurting the Earth! With the Moon as her guide, Sofia learns how we can work together to make Earth feel better.

With rhyming text and beautiful illustrations, this sweet, environmentally friendly story is a gentle lesson and clear reminder of the importance of caring for our planet. Previously published as Sofia's Dream, this updated edition includes bonus back matter about pollution and the simple steps we can take to protect the Earth!

"Young activist dreamers will appreciate the new perspective and environmental call to action."—Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728225791
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	02/04/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
Lexile:	AD980L (what's this?)
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Land Wilson developed an appreciation for nature as a boy thanks to his parents and naturalist Elizabeth Terwilliger. Having read that viewing Earth from space had a profound effect on a person's sense of responsibility to the health of our planet, Land wanted to share what he learned about the importance of protecting nature. After interviewing three Apollo astronauts, Colonel Frank Borman, Captain Eugene Cernan, and Captain Wally Schirra, Jr., he resolved to share this experience with children. It was then that Sofia's Dream was born.
Sue Cornelison grew up in Libertyville, Illinois. After earning her BFA in Art Studio and Art Education from Drake University, she traveled to Florence, Italy, to further her art studies at The International School of Studio Arts. While raising a family of six children with her husband, Ross, a jazz musician, she taught high school art and pursued her love of art, design, and illustration. She has illustrated many book covers and enjoys writing and illustrating books for children."

Read an Excerpt

"In her mind,
Sofia left the world behind.
When she reached the moon in space,
She asked about his gloomy face.
'Now, my friend, that you are here,
I'll show you what it is I fear.
Take a close look at Earth with me,
Then tell me what it is you see.'"

Editorial Reviews

"Young activist dreamers will appreciate the new perspective and environmental call to action." — Kirkus Reviews

"Soft, delicate illustrations lit with moon’s glow make this a perfect book for sharing at bedtime. Supported with back matter that describes the different types of pollution, and encourages action to care for our Earth, all ages will be inspired to do their part to care for the world around them. " — School Library Connection

From the Publisher