Dress for the Moon

"A truly original tale that reminds young readers to see the inherent value in themselves and others ... Stunning ... Truly luminous."-Kirkus, STARRED Review"Stunning...nothing short of breathtaking....A beautiful read-aloud with wide appeal, this elegant tale encourages readers to let their own light shine."-Booklist, STARRED ReviewFrom Hans Christian Andersen Award nominee Linda Wolfsgruber, comes a stunning story of embracing one's unique beauty and true self.From high up, Moon gazes down from the night sky and envies the beautiful dresses worn by people on Earth. "How I would love to have a dress like that too," thought the moon. Quickly, Moon invites the help from a confident, high-fashion tailor who promises to create a one-of-a-kind gown.As the tailor takes Moon's measurements and begins his work, he quickly discovers a problem: each time Moon returns for a fitting, its shape has changed! The moon wanes and waxes, shrinking to a thin crescent and then growing full again, making it impossible for the tailor's dress to ever fit. He begins to wonder: could any dress he makes ever be as wonderful as the Moon's own shiny light?Through playful and poetic narrative and stunning illustrations by award-winning creator Linda Wolfsgruber, A Dress for the Moon is a whimsical story about the beauty of being oneself.An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids