The Moon Inside
Written by Sandra V. Feder
Illustrated by Aimée Sicuro
Yellow is Ella’s favorite color — she loves the bright, sunny daytime. But every night, as darkness falls, she becomes afraid. When her mother encourages her to look at the soft glow of the moon and fireflies dancing in the night, and to listen to the chirping of crickets and the gentle rustling of the wind, Ella gradually realizes that nighttime can be something to look forward to rather than something to fear.
With sweet, luminous illustrations by Aimée Sicuro, this story will inspire parents and children to welcome the peaceful nature of nighttime into their homes and hearts.
Named one of the Best 100 Books of 2016 by the Globe and Mail of Toronto.
“A simply luminous and reassuring selection to share before bedtime, again and again.”
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“There’s no shortage of picture books on this topic, but Feder and Sicuro handle this with such care and thoughtfulness; it really stands out.”
“Feder’s words are gentle and reassuring and will satisfy children who also fear the dark … A lovely addition to bedtime book collections.”
“A lovely addition to any bedtime repertoire.”
What Parents Are Saying…
“Nighttime has been our enemy for the last two years.
Your book was like a light to my son – a ‘Hey, I'm not the only one!’ There aren't many books that showcase anxiety or nighttime anxiety or fears – especially in the way you did, soothing, calming, and reassuring. It just clicked for him. So, we have read it every night since we received it in the mail.
I just wanted to personally thank you. Nighttime is still difficult but every little bit helps. He looks forward to The Moon Inside, and I look forward to the snuggle.
Keep writing these beautiful pieces.”
- Kimberly, parent, Canada
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“Ella’s favorite color is yellow. It’s the color of the sun, the source of lightness and life. When the sun goes down and darkness sets in, she starts to panic, turning on every lamp in the house and gripping her mother’s hand in fear. Yellow totally takes over Ella’s waking hours, from the wallpaper in her house to the daffodils on the kitchen table to the clothes she wears, all rendered in a thick, luminous gouache. One night, Ella’s mother introduces her to a new type of yellow: the soft, butter-yellow moon of the horizon brings with it glowing fireflies. Against the dark backdrop of the night sky, these yellows get a chance to act as the spotlight. Ella doesn’t learn to confront her fears; she learns to approach them with a new perspective. Perhaps that’s all six of one and half-dozen of the other, but by the end of the book, she decides to turn off the lamp and fall asleep in the moonlight, looking completely at peace.”
- The Globe and Mail
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