An exquisite and magical picture book about discovering colours and making friends from the inimitable Emma Chichester Clark, available in paperback for the first time.
A small moonchild tires of his white, white moon surroundings and whizzes down to earth only to find it a shadow-dark place without colour. He meets Eliza, who reassures him that the morning will bring colour, and together they watch the sun rise while the little girl paints all they see.
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An exquisite and magical picture book about discovering colours and making friends from the inimitable Emma Chichester Clark, available in paperback for the first time.
A small moonchild tires of his white, white moon surroundings and whizzes down to earth only to find it a shadow-dark place without colour. He meets Eliza, who reassures him that the morning will bring colour, and together they watch the sun rise while the little girl paints all they see.
Description
A small moonchild tires of his white, white moon surroundings and whizzes down to earth only to find it a shadow-dark place without colour. He meets Eliza, who reassures him that the morning will bring colour, and together they watch the sun rise while the little girl paints all they see. The moonchild returns home with their picture and the paintbox which he uses to bring colour to his world too. A life-affirming book from this award-winning artist.
Awards
Short-listed for Booktrust Early Years Award: Pre-school Award 2007
Critic Reviews
“"Comforting in its simplicity and repetitive nature."”
"A delightful story for two- to five-year olds" -- Lorna Bradbury Daily Telegraph "A lovely, gentle book with a feeling of discovery and joy." The Bookseller "A gentle, funny and touching story told in brilliant words and pictures." Books for Keeps "Among the many flavours of children's books, that of Emma Chichester Clark's - funny, elegant and delicious - is unique." -- Quentin Blake
About the Author
Emma Chichester Clark was born in London. She studied at Chelsea School of Art and then the Royal College where she was taught by Quentin Blake. She won the Mother Goose Award for the most promising newcomer to children's book illustration in 1988 for her first book, Listen to This.
Back Cover
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKTRUST EARLY YEARS AWARD A wild Moonchild tires of his white, white moon surroundings and zooms down to earth in search of colour. Will he find what he is looking for? And just who will he meet along the way? A wonderfully warm story about friendship between two children from very different worlds.
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