Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady, Gracey Zhang
Published by Katherine Tegen Books on February 15, 2022
ISBN: 0063056283
Pages: 32
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Nigel and the Moon is a beautiful story about a little boy who is scared to admit his dreams to his class, so he spends his evenings telling the moon all his hopes and dreams. When it is career day at school, he is afraid that his classmates will laugh about his parents’ jobs, but when his parents come in and explain their jobs as a postal carrier and a truck driver, the kids are impressed. Nigel works up the courage to tell his class his dream of being an astronaut and a dancer and a superhero. The ink and watercolor illustrations show Nigel trusting in the big bright moon to listen to his hopes and dreams. This book is recommended for grades K-2 and would be a great addition to any collection.

Reviewed by Erin Scott, MSAD 75, Woodside