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If My Moon Was Your Sun

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"With its loving portrayal of aging, caring for the elderly, and the keen nature of kids’ sensibilities, this is a must-purchase for all libraries serving children." (School Library Journal, Starred Review)

"A quiet story and pleasant music combine for a calming, peaceful, and even uplifting performance." (Kirkus Reviews)

Did you hear the story about Max, the boy who kidnapped his grandfather from a nursing home? You didn’t see it on the news? Well, let me tell you about it.

Max lives in a small town, much smaller than yours. His grandpa is losing his memory, but still remembers quite a bit. You can imagine how they hurried, Max and his grandpa, followed by old Miss Schneider, who insisted on coming along. Why were they in a hurry? Because everyone was after them. Max had skipped school to rescue his grandpa, and they were just starting out on what promised to be one of the best days of their entire lives.

A touching story about dementia and the special relationship between grandparents and grandchildren, with 12 classical pieces for children by Georges Bizet and Sergei Prokofiev.

©2017 Andreas Steinhöfel (P)2021 Plough Publishing House
Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Feel-Good

Critic reviews

"The combination of the story, the illustrations, the music, and the bits of sage perspective from the young and old characters helps young readers to enhance their appreciation for music and to build awareness of and empathy for elders who are struggling in their later years but who still have much to offer. Readers may also begin to realize the simple potential of their own gumption." (Friends Journal)

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