  | Moon moved in Author: Soltis, Sue | |
| Price: $22.58 | ||
Summary:
When the Moon moves into the house next door, the long-empty house lights up--and Stella finally has a friend. But without the Moon in orbit, the world is going topsy turvy. Can Stella convince the Moon that life on Earth needs the Moon back in orbit?
| Added Entry - Personal Name: | Sanchez, Sonia |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (05/01/25)
School Library Journal (+) (03/01/25)
Booklist (07/01/25)
The Hornbook (+) (00/09/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 03/01/2025 K-Gr 4—An adorable, funny, educational, and gorgeously illustrated picture book that will have teachers and children over the moon. This clever story posits what would happen if the moon took a vacation to move in next door to the lonely Stella. The two strike up a friendship that often finds them out in the garden, where the Moon loves tending to its plants. However, the Moon's absence has serious consequences for the natural world, and it's up to Stella to convince it to return to its rightful place in the sky. In lush, detailed, and whimsical illustrations, the book delivers a strong dose of fun and facts about the importance of the moon to Earth's tides, plants, and animals. VERDICT Perfect for a bedtime story or as a companion to a unit on the moon, this book is a must-purchase.—Maria Bohan - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Other - 08/11/2025 Soltis brings a playfully serious sensibility to this whimsical tale about the chaos that ensues after the moon takes up residence on Earth. Young Stella, portrayed with dark hair and pale skin, longs for a playmate to move in next door; when the moon arrives in search of space to garden, the pair strike up a neighborly friendship. After planetary problems multiply, though, Stella raises the possibility that her celestial friend should return home, highlighting the plights of sea snails, doodlebugs, and dung beetles all left adrift without the orb. Saturated coloring and chalk-like markings lend S?nchez’s digital renderings an otherworldly vibrancy. Persuaded of its relevance, the lunar protagonist again climbs aloft, leaving behind a garden that eventually attracts a more down-to-earth pal for Stella, making for a conclusion that cleverly underscores the moon as an essential partner to Earth. Facts conclude. Ages 3-5. (July) - Copyright 2025
Booklist - 07/01/2025 Stella has been hoping for a new friend to move into the house next door, and she gets her wish when the FOR SALE sign comes down and the Moon moves in! But even as the Moon transforms the yard with a love of gardening, Stella worries that if Moon stays on the ground, all the creatures that depend on its glow will be in big trouble. But does she really want her new friend to return to the sky? Sánchez's beautiful illustrations offers equally lush, dreamy renderings of both the Moon's blooming garden and the starry night sky. The story is multifaceted, with important lessons on friendship, sacrifice, and belonging, especially as Moon realizes how much the Earth relies on its light. Young readers with an interest in science will be delighted by the lunar facts that bookend the tale. Perfect for fans of Frank Asch's classic Happy Birthday, Moon, The Moon Moved In is sure to become a favorite bedtime story. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
