Description
By award-winning Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the first book in the Luna Loves... series. Every week Luna looks forward to one special day: the day when she discovers magic among the library shelves; the day she gets to spend with her dad. Exploring the books, Luna and her dad find magic, mystery and even start to mend their own history. Endorsed by Amnesty International. Other books in the Luna Loves... series: Luna Loves Art Luna Loves Dance Luna Loves Books
A special tale of father and daughter bonding and family separation.
About the Author
Joseph Coelho (Author) Joseph Coelho, Children's Laureate for 2022-2024, is a performance poet, children's author, playwright and winner of the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education Poetry Award 2015 for his debut poetry collection Werewolf Club Rules. Joe has written plays for the Polka Theatre, Soho Theatre and the Unicorn Theatre and creates dynamic poetry theatre pieces for young people that he tours nationally. He also performs with the UK's top performance poetry organisation, Apples and Snakes, visiting venues across the UK. Joseph has also been a guest poet on Cbeebies' Rhyme Rocket.Fiona Lumbers (Illustrator) Fiona Lumbers has drawn on anything and everything from an early age and always insisted she would be an artist when she grew up. Fiona moved to London in 2000 to study for an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art. A combination of her obsession with picture books and the arrival of her first son led her down the path of illustration and she hasn't looked back since. Nothing makes her happier than splashing watercolours and inks and conjuring up new characters - often influenced by the exploits of her two sons.
Reviews
"This is a touching reflection on the power of reading to bring families together; Fiona Lumbers' illustrations convey Luna's vivid inner life, while Coelho's lyrical style celebrates the joyful curiosity of early childhood." * Amnesty International *
"An ode to love and different kinds of families, with lyrical text and richly coloured, warm illustrations." * Irish Independent, Best Books of 2017 *
"Luna Loves Library Day disguises the terror Luna is experiencing. It addresses this BIG grief, Luna's parents breaking up, which, for many children, can be their first loss. And so I was so grateful to see books themselves offer company, comfort and support with that very thing." * Laura Dockrill *
"A lovely book about the power of libraries to stoke the imagination... Never doubt the power of a book, nor the essential importance of a library to the soul of a community" * Early Years Educator *
"An affectionate, loving and gentle story that approaches the subject of separated/divorced parents, brilliant accompanied by spot-on heartwarming illustrations, ensuring that, no matter what, children will feel loved." * INIS *
Awards
Long-listed for UKLA Book Award (UK). Nominated for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2019 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781783445950
Author Joseph Coelho
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 215g
Dimensions(mm) 280mm * 240mm * 5mm
A special tale of father and daughter bonding and family separation.
About the Author
Joseph Coelho (Author) Joseph Coelho, Children's Laureate for 2022-2024, is a performance poet, children's author, playwright and winner of the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education Poetry Award 2015 for his debut poetry collection Werewolf Club Rules. Joe has written plays for the Polka Theatre, Soho Theatre and the Unicorn Theatre and creates dynamic poetry theatre pieces for young people that he tours nationally. He also performs with the UK's top performance poetry organisation, Apples and Snakes, visiting venues across the UK. Joseph has also been a guest poet on Cbeebies' Rhyme Rocket.Fiona Lumbers (Illustrator) Fiona Lumbers has drawn on anything and everything from an early age and always insisted she would be an artist when she grew up. Fiona moved to London in 2000 to study for an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art. A combination of her obsession with picture books and the arrival of her first son led her down the path of illustration and she hasn't looked back since. Nothing makes her happier than splashing watercolours and inks and conjuring up new characters - often influenced by the exploits of her two sons.
Reviews
"This is a touching reflection on the power of reading to bring families together; Fiona Lumbers' illustrations convey Luna's vivid inner life, while Coelho's lyrical style celebrates the joyful curiosity of early childhood." * Amnesty International *
"An ode to love and different kinds of families, with lyrical text and richly coloured, warm illustrations." * Irish Independent, Best Books of 2017 *
"Luna Loves Library Day disguises the terror Luna is experiencing. It addresses this BIG grief, Luna's parents breaking up, which, for many children, can be their first loss. And so I was so grateful to see books themselves offer company, comfort and support with that very thing." * Laura Dockrill *
"A lovely book about the power of libraries to stoke the imagination... Never doubt the power of a book, nor the essential importance of a library to the soul of a community" * Early Years Educator *
"An affectionate, loving and gentle story that approaches the subject of separated/divorced parents, brilliant accompanied by spot-on heartwarming illustrations, ensuring that, no matter what, children will feel loved." * INIS *
Awards
Long-listed for UKLA Book Award (UK). Nominated for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2019 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781783445950
Author Joseph Coelho
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 215g
Dimensions(mm) 280mm * 240mm * 5mm
