How the Moon Regained Her Shape (Arbordale Collection) - Softcover

Janet Ruth Heller

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9781934359020: How the Moon Regained Her Shape (Arbordale Collection)

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ISBN 10: 1934359025 ISBN 13: 9781934359020

Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007

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Influenced by Native American folktales, this fascinating story deals with overcoming adversity, self-confidence, and understanding the phases of the moon. After the sun insults her, the moon gets very upset and disappears - much to the chagrin of rabbits who miss their moonlight romps. With the help of her many friends and admirers, the moon gains self-confidence each day until she is back to her full size. The For Creative Minds section explains the phases of the moon and answers those pesky questions like why is the moon up during the day? , and why does the shape of the moon change?

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"How the Moon Regained Her Shape" is a 2006 Book Sense Summer Reads Pick and has been selected for the Society of Illustrators' 2006 The Original Art children's illustration exhibition. In addition, "Moon" is part of the Accelerated Reader program used in over 57,000 schools.

From the Author:

Dear Friend: I hope that you will read my picture book for kids, How the Moon Regained Her Shape (Sylvan Dell, 2006). Influenced by Native American legends, the book is a story about why the moon changes shapes. After the sun bullies the moon, the moon is very hurt and disappears, much to the chagrin of rabbits who miss their moonlit romps and people who miss the beauty of moonlight. With the help of a comet and her many friends on earth, the moon regains her self-confidence and resumes her place in the sky as a bright full moon. The story helps children cope with bullies. Other themes include self-esteem/self-confidence and friendship. An educational appendix gives scientific information about the moon and suggests activities for kids. The illustrator is Ben Hodson, whose artwork is stunning. Independent booksellers have chosen this book as a Book Sense Pick for 2006.

Currently, I teach English and Women's Studies courses at Western Michigan University. I have published fiction, literary criticism, essays, and 150 poems. I'm a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Most children need adult help to cope with persistent bullies. Parents can encourage kids to confide in them about episodes of bullying. Also, parents should teach kids that no one has a right to hurt their feelings or their bodies, no matter how popular, big, or strong the other child is. Schools should conduct anti-bullying workshops with trained counselors.

Best wishes!

Sincerely,

Janet Ruth Heller, Ph.D.

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