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About The Book
An energetic squirrel isn’t ready to give up on winter fun and go to bed in this cozy picture book about animal friends who spend an unforgettable night romping in the snow!
The snowstorm is over. The stars are out. But one little squirrel is not in bed. He’s having far too much fun building snow animals and gliding and skating on glittering ice with his friends Squirrel, Owl, Fox, and Bear…until drowsy eyes and sleepy yawns begin to slow the animals’ steps. Could it finally be time for Squirrel to turn in for the night?
The snowstorm is over. The stars are out. But one little squirrel is not in bed. He’s having far too much fun building snow animals and gliding and skating on glittering ice with his friends Squirrel, Owl, Fox, and Bear…until drowsy eyes and sleepy yawns begin to slow the animals’ steps. Could it finally be time for Squirrel to turn in for the night?
About The Author
Photograph courtesy of the author
Lita Judge is the award-winning author and illustrator of many children’s books, including Flight School, Penguin Flies Home, Red Sled, Red Hat, Good Morning to Me!, Born in the Wild, Even the Smallest Will Grow, When You Need Wings, and her illustrated young adult novel, Mary’s Monster. She lives with her husband, two cats, and a parrot in New Hampshire. You can visit her online at LitaJudge.com.
About The Illustrator
Photograph courtesy of the author
Lita Judge is the award-winning author and illustrator of many children’s books, including Flight School, Penguin Flies Home, Red Sled, Red Hat, Good Morning to Me!, Born in the Wild, Even the Smallest Will Grow, When You Need Wings, and her illustrated young adult novel, Mary’s Monster. She lives with her husband, two cats, and a parrot in New Hampshire. You can visit her online at LitaJudge.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (October 29, 2024)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665939263
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
★ “The tender, lyrical text deftly employs rhythm and rhyme. . . . Well-executed natural details combine seamlessly with human attributes in rich, harmonious natural settings. . . . each page in this gently humorous tale would make a superb winter holiday card. That rare gem—a gorgeously crafted tale for the youngest readers that radiates beauty, warmth, and wit.”
– Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
"Anchored by the opening refrain 'The storm is over. The stars are out,' declartive lines build to trace a wide-awake squirrel’s antics in Judge’s playful after-hours jaunt. Awash in cool blues, the accompanying watercolor and colored pencil spreads give definition to the tawny crew as they rejoice in each other’s company—until one active protagonist finally feels ready to rest.”
– Publishers Weekly
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High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): Wake Up, Moon! Fixed Layout eBook 9781665939263
- Author Photo (jpg): Lita Judge Photograph courtesy of the author(0.9 MB)
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