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When the Moon Comes

By Paul Harbridge
Illustrated by Matt James

By Paul Harbridge
Illustrated by Matt James

Illustrated by Paul Harbridge and Matt James

Illustrated by Paul Harbridge and Matt James

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Hardcover $17.99

Sep 12, 2017 | ISBN 9781101917770 | 4-8 years

Ebook $10.99

Sep 12, 2017 | ISBN 9781101917787 | 7-10 years

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    About When the Moon Comes

    In this atmospheric story, a group of kids play hockey on a frozen lake by moonlight. At once nostalgic and timely, this is a gorgeous book that will speak to readers young and old.

    The beaver flood has finally frozen–perfect ice, without a bump or a ripple. For the kids in town, it’s Christmas in November. They wait, impatiently, for the right moment.

    Finally, it arrives: the full moon.

    They huff and puff through logging trails, farms, back roads and tamarack swamps, the powdery snow soaking pant legs and boots, till they see it–their perfect ice, waiting.

    And the game is on.

    When the moon Comes is steeped in tradition and nostalgia: for hockey, for childhood, for a simpler time. The beauty of the text is matched by the brilliant, rich illustrations that wonderfully capture the magic of a moonlit night in winter.

    About When the Moon Comes

    In this atmospheric story, a group of kids play hockey on a frozen lake by moonlight. At once nostalgic and timely, this is a gorgeous book that will speak to readers young and old.

    The beaver flood has finally frozen–perfect ice, without a bump or a ripple. For the kids in town, it’s Christmas in November. They wait, impatiently, for the right moment.

    Finally, it arrives: the full moon.

    They huff and puff through logging trails, farms, back roads and tamarack swamps, the powdery snow soaking pant legs and boots, till they see it–their perfect ice, waiting.

    And the game is on.

    When the moon Comes is steeped in tradition and nostalgia: for hockey, for childhood, for a simpler time. The beauty of the text is matched by the brilliant, rich illustrations that wonderfully capture the magic of a moonlit night in winter.

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Sep 12, 2017 | 40 Pages | 8 x 12 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781101917770

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Sep 12, 2017 | 32 Pages | 7-10 years | ISBN 9781101917787

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    Praise

    A Quill & Quire Best Kids’ Book of the Year, Booksellers’ Pick (2017)
    One of CCBC’S Best Books for Kids & Teens (2018)

    “The illustrations, with their burnished waning light, and the clipped-short narrative combine to create an atmosphere that for anyone who has experienced it will feel pitch-perfect.” —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews

    “Harbridge uses language to create a space where magic happens, providing an opportunity for extraordinary things to occur in an ordinary world… An exquisite selection for older elementary readers.” –STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal

    “[A] luminous story of friendship and full-moon magic… Artist Matt James creates a winter wonderland in breathtaking illustrations that have texture and a sense of mystery. This one-of-a-kind moonlit adventure is sure to capture young imaginations.” —Bookpage

    “4/4… Harbridge takes the reader on a little journey to the pond along with the children from the community… We enjoy the game along with the children and feel and see all that they do thanks to the descriptive writing… Matt James’ rich illustrations strengthen the story as, through his use of colour, they help us to imagine the depth of the cold… Serve with a cup of hot chocolate… Highly recommended.” –CM Magazine

    Awards

    Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award WINNER 2018

    The Maine ChildrenÂ’s Choice Picture Book Award NOMINEE 2019

    USBBY-CBC Outstanding International Trade Book SELECTION 2018

    Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award AWARD 2018

    Governor General’s Literary Awards – Children’s Literature – Illustration SHORTLIST 2017

    TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award SHORTLIST 2018

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