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Nonni's Moon Kindle Edition

by Julia Inserro (Author), Lucy Smith (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 712 ratings
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Readers' Favorite 2018 GOLD medal for children's books for grades K-3.

Missing someone far away is hard.

It's hard if you're a grown-up.
It's even harder if you're a child.

No one knows more than Beanie how hard it is to live far away from loved ones. But then she figures out a way she and Nonni can send messages back and forth.... through the moon!

As a parent, we know how important it is to keep family and friends close to our hearts, even at great distances and circumstances. Anything we can do to help explain bereavement or absence of a loved one to children learning how to make sense of an adult world, can make the process easier.

This sweet bedtime story can help kids feel empowered to stay connected to loved ones far away.

Nonni's Moon will become a bedtime favorite for all. Perfect for ages 4, 5, 6, and 7.

And when you're done, grab your FREE Nonni's Moon activity book from juliainserro.com.


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  1. Reading age
    3 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    18 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Publication date
    June 12, 2018
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From the Publisher

It can be difficult living far away from those we love.

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Sometimes we miss loved ones who live far away.

Maybe they live on the other side of the world.

Maybe they're going to bed when we're waking up.

Share this book with them, and send your own messages through the moon.

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Editorial Reviews

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"NONNI'S MOON shows how a little creativity and inspiration can bridge the gap of loneliness and distance, and bring even far away loved ones closer. The relationship between mother and daughter, grandmother and granddaughter is sweetly depicted in this warm and comforting book."- Caralyn Buehner, author of Snowmen at Night

"Nonni's Moon is a lovely story with a very sweet eye-catching cover. It will inspire family members living far apart to find creative ways to stay in each other's lives--just like Nonni and Beanie!"- Carmela LaVigna Coyle, author of Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?"A fantastic message for children who are separated from loved ones! Empower your children to figure out a way to stay connected, just like Beanie in 'Nonni's Moon'. This beautifully illustrated story demonstrates how you can still be close at heart, even when you're far away in distance."- Laurie Wright, author of the Mindful Mantras series for kids

From the Author

One day my mom and I were talking on the phone and she said, "I was really missing you the other night and then I looked up and saw the moon and I realized that you get to see the exact same moon". And whoosh. There it was - the seed was planted. 

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CX91KN9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 12, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 12, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 140073 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 18 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 712 ratings

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  1. Julia Inserro

    Julia Inserro

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    Julia Inserro is a mother of three (for a while three-under-three) who provide her with daily inspirations and just a few frustrations. She’s traveled the world and has lived in five different countries with Egypt as one of her favorites. Julia is eternally grateful to her supportive husband and the cats who share her desk space. She has authored ten children’s books and can’t see stopping anytime soon and admits that she often writes and edits while sitting in a minivan.

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    Award winning illustrator & book designer, Lucy Smith specialises in children's picture books. Experienced in the publishing world, she is also an art director & project manager for self publishers, over seeing the entire publishing process at Authologie.

    As an experienced former school teacher & psychology graduate, Lucy has an in-depth knowledge of language development & the role high quality literature & illustrations play in encouraging a life long love of reading. Her past career paved the way for her success as a children’s book illustrator.

    Lucy lives in Cheshire, England, with her husband and two sons. She works with clients from all over the world & loves incorporating different cultures, landscapes, identities & lifestyles, while embracing diversity in children’s literature.

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    To find out more information about Lucy & to contact her regarding potential collaborations, please visit www.lucysmithart.com & for self publishing support visit www.authologie.com.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Two thumbs up for diversity and vivid colors
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Two thumbs up for diversity and vivid colors
It’s bedtime for a little girl named Beanie. But she doesn’t want to go to sleep because she misses her Nonni so much.Beanie wanted to call her Nonni right then and there, but couldn’t because Nonni lives on the other side of the world.The next morning, Beanie got to call her Nonni but wanted to see her so badly. Unfortunately, it would be until Christmas before they could see each other.But then Nonni and Beanie had a fantastic idea! They would send messages to each other through the moon. “All you have to do is look at the moon and close your eyes and talk.”This story would make a BEAUTIFUL gift for a grandmother to read to her grandchildren. But I really think any child would find the value in this story. Sometimes our favorite people live far away from us, but all we have to do is send them a message through the moon.Two thumbs up for diversity and vivid colors in the illustrations. Lucy Smith really nailed it! I can’t wait for more books from Julia Inserro.
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Julie Hanson
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020
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Nonni's Moon is a beautiful story of understanding the loss a child feels when a loved one moves away. Beanie's grandma moves across the world and Beanie misses her dearly. All that will bring comfort to Beanie's sad heart is being able to talk to her grandma every day. Then mom comes up with an idea! The story is heartwarming and the lovely illustrations take us to a place of harmony and love. Highly recommended!
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Stephanie Stapleton
5.0 out of 5 stars How significant the moon can be in our lives no matter where you are in the world
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2018
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Nonni’s Moon is the perfect book to own if you have children struggling with separation from loved ones. It’s a sweet story of how a creative young girl and her Nonni come up with a clever solution to stay connected and ease the sadness of being separated by both distance and time zones. The book is well written and has amazing illustrations on every page.
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Always Learning
5.0 out of 5 stars Whether Nonni is next door or around the world, this works!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
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This is such a beautiful story! My family has spent a lot of time traveling around the United States and around the world too. Being able to travel and live abroad is a wonderful experience, but it can be very hard, especially with kids, when you are far away from your loved ones. Even with modern technology, being apart is tough. We used to use the moon too, usually as a comfortable 'friend' when we went some place new "Look! The moon came with us!", but we'd also talk to it and ask if it was watching over Grandma, or our cats back home when we traveled. This is a sweet story about a family coping with separation with love and imagination.
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Karen L. Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet book
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
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I was delighted to find a book for “Nonni”!
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Richard Ceasor
4.0 out of 5 stars Distance doesn't conquer love
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2021
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Good book to share with a child in dealing with loved one who live very far away. I did have a minor amount of difficulty following the text order a few times but the art was engaging and the message was a good one.
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Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and touching children's story, delightfully illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2018
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This is a wonderfully touching story for children like my son, who lives across the world from his own grandmother. I think it would also help other children in different circumstances to understand new perspectives, as well as to find ways to feel connected when away from home themselves.

The story itself is touching and uplifting, the illustrations are delightful, and I especially appreciated how the text is typeset to weave organically throughout the narrative. These little touches are what make cherished bedtime books.

I cannot recommend this book highly enough and plan to buy a print copy as well once it's available!
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M.J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for long-distance grandkids
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2019
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Such a cute story. Our boys call their grandma Nonni, and we live halfway across the world from her. Not sure we could have found a more perfect book for them. Any child who lives far away from a beloved grandparent would appreciate this book!
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Vita Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2018
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This story is a wonderful way to help grandparents and children alike stay connected when apart. I ordered this book as a gift for my grandchildren who live several hours away. This is a nice story for any child separated from loving grandparents, whether on the other side of the state , or the other side of the world. It was especially meaningful for my son and his family as he is in the military. The title was especially meaningful as I am called Noni!
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OJ Godoy
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book!!!
Reviewed in Spain on January 6, 2020
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It is a book with a very close and kind narrative for children. Gorgeous and colorful illustrations that accompained the reading to children and parents.
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