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Rabbit Moon - by Jean Kim (Hardcover)

Rabbit Moon - by  Jean Kim (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In rhyming text, Rabbit comes out to play with his friends in the moonlight in a book that weaves together a tale of wishes, play, loneliness, and friendship. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>Rabbit Moon</i> weaves together a tale of wishes, play, loneliness, and friendship -- beautifully illustrated in a style that evokes Kevin Henkes, Jon Muth, Shaun Tan, and Renata Liwska.<p></p>Bedtime wishes take flight on paper airplanes, traveling all the way to the moon. There Rabbit gathers the night's haul, grinds the wishes into stardust, and fills the sky with their starlight. It is a beautiful sight to behold, but lonely work. So one night, Rabbit takes a wish and makes it float down to earth; when it comes true, he makes new friends and the star work takes a back seat to some well-earned fun. But as each day fades, so do the night stars. And with the first starless sky, Rabbit realizes it's time to make the journey home. It is a sad departure, but Rabbit's friends make one last wish, and send an astronomical gift.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Every night, bedtime wishes sail up to the rabbit on the moon, who turns those wishes into stars! But one day, Rabbit gets lonely for some company... So he takes a wish and uses it to float down to earth, where he makes new friends and has some well-earne<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for <i>Rabbit Moon</i></b>Kim's debut as both author and artist... with its friendly glow and reassuring companionship, is one children will want to return to. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i>Kim's scenes are drawn in pencil and then digitally colored, and they have a softness around the edges, establishing a cozy mood that is sustained by the gentle rhymes. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>Influenced by Korean folklore of the rabbit in the moon, Kim has fashioned a tale of adventure for the solo bunny... Soft, rounded, and appealing characters... will be enjoyed by very young children. -- <i>Booklist</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Born and raised in Korea, Jean Kim lives in San Francisco. She received her MFA in children's book illustration from the Academy of Art University. She is a member of SCBWI and was a recipient of the 2015 Portfolio Showcase Honor. Visit her online at www.jeankim.me.

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