New Moon's Family (2019)
New Moon is sad and lonely
in the darkness of the night.
But will she learn that love is near,
even when it's out of sight?
Inspired by the phases of the moon, New Moon's Family is a rhyming story about how loved ones are always in your heart, no matter how far away they might feel.
Paired with an expository section, this whimsical moon story is an enlightening astronomy book for kids and a wonderful gift for long-distance families!
REVIEWS
"Such a wonderful children's book with amazing illustrations! The poetry is well written, and I love how the different phases of the moon are personified."
- A. D. Harriss Flinner, Amazon Customer
"Adorable book with great images."
- Nick, Amazon Customer
"The illustrations and story line merge well to create a delightful book."
- Krista Lauritzen, Amazon Customer
"New Moon’s Family by Erika Adams, illustrated by Eric Soderstrom, tells the story in poem form of New Moon who is indeed a new moon. New Moon is lonely and sad, hidden away as she is in the darkness of the night sky and the shadow of the world, where no one can see her. She is jealous of the Sun who, since the beginning of the world, has lit the day and whom everyone loves. New Moon is inconsolable, crying, and miserable. But, the Sun is wise and loving and wants to help New Moon to understand that she is not alone but part of a family group that serves an important purpose, adding to the beauty of the night sky and our planet.
New Moon’s Family by Erika Adams is a beautiful picture book and a joy to read! Eric Soderstrom's illustrations are particularly imaginative and will enthrall younger readers. The poem that tells the story is wonderfully and skillfully written by the author. It reminds me of children’s books from when I was a young reader, in which the stories being told and the pictures went hand-in-hand. Not only does it teach readers a very human lesson about friendship and familial relationships and love, but it also teaches, still in poem form, about the monthly changes or phases that we can see in the moon and what each phase is called. Readers, young and old alike, are taught an astronomy lesson in a gorgeous book that would be an attractive addition to the bookshelf and a sure favorite of bedtime reading."
- A. L. Peevey, Readers' Favorite
Available at Itascabooks.com, Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, and Target.com.
Also available at these locations:
- The Bookstore at Fitger's: 600 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802
- Zenith Bookstore: 318 N Central Avenue, Duluth, MN 55807
- Marshall W. Planetarium (UMD Duluth): 371 Marshall W. Alworth Hall 1023 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812
- Toys For Keeps: 335 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
- The Little Gift House: 9234 E Main Street, Solon Springs, WI 548736
- Cherry Street Books: 503 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN 56308
- Subtext Books: 6 West 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102
- Drury Lane Books: 12 E Wisconsin Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604
- Lake Country Booksellers: 4766 Washington Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
- Eat My Words! Bookstore: 214 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
There are also copies available for library check-out here:
- Two Harbors Public Library: 320 Co Highway 20, Two Harbors, MN 55616
- Lake Superior College: 2101 Trinity Road, Duluth, MN 55811
- Kathryn A. Martin Library (UMD Duluth): 416 Library Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
- Chicago Public Library: 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
in the darkness of the night.
But will she learn that love is near,
even when it's out of sight?
Inspired by the phases of the moon, New Moon's Family is a rhyming story about how loved ones are always in your heart, no matter how far away they might feel.
Paired with an expository section, this whimsical moon story is an enlightening astronomy book for kids and a wonderful gift for long-distance families!
REVIEWS
"Such a wonderful children's book with amazing illustrations! The poetry is well written, and I love how the different phases of the moon are personified."
- A. D. Harriss Flinner, Amazon Customer
"Adorable book with great images."
- Nick, Amazon Customer
"The illustrations and story line merge well to create a delightful book."
- Krista Lauritzen, Amazon Customer
"New Moon’s Family by Erika Adams, illustrated by Eric Soderstrom, tells the story in poem form of New Moon who is indeed a new moon. New Moon is lonely and sad, hidden away as she is in the darkness of the night sky and the shadow of the world, where no one can see her. She is jealous of the Sun who, since the beginning of the world, has lit the day and whom everyone loves. New Moon is inconsolable, crying, and miserable. But, the Sun is wise and loving and wants to help New Moon to understand that she is not alone but part of a family group that serves an important purpose, adding to the beauty of the night sky and our planet.
New Moon’s Family by Erika Adams is a beautiful picture book and a joy to read! Eric Soderstrom's illustrations are particularly imaginative and will enthrall younger readers. The poem that tells the story is wonderfully and skillfully written by the author. It reminds me of children’s books from when I was a young reader, in which the stories being told and the pictures went hand-in-hand. Not only does it teach readers a very human lesson about friendship and familial relationships and love, but it also teaches, still in poem form, about the monthly changes or phases that we can see in the moon and what each phase is called. Readers, young and old alike, are taught an astronomy lesson in a gorgeous book that would be an attractive addition to the bookshelf and a sure favorite of bedtime reading."
- A. L. Peevey, Readers' Favorite
Available at Itascabooks.com, Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, and Target.com.
Also available at these locations:
- The Bookstore at Fitger's: 600 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802
- Zenith Bookstore: 318 N Central Avenue, Duluth, MN 55807
- Marshall W. Planetarium (UMD Duluth): 371 Marshall W. Alworth Hall 1023 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812
- Toys For Keeps: 335 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
- The Little Gift House: 9234 E Main Street, Solon Springs, WI 548736
- Cherry Street Books: 503 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN 56308
- Subtext Books: 6 West 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102
- Drury Lane Books: 12 E Wisconsin Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604
- Lake Country Booksellers: 4766 Washington Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
- Eat My Words! Bookstore: 214 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
There are also copies available for library check-out here:
- Two Harbors Public Library: 320 Co Highway 20, Two Harbors, MN 55616
- Lake Superior College: 2101 Trinity Road, Duluth, MN 55811
- Kathryn A. Martin Library (UMD Duluth): 416 Library Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
- Chicago Public Library: 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605