Overview
The author of Nigel and the Moon delivers a joyful picture book about how a Southern family gathers around a special table for year-round celebrations that highlight the importance of family, community, and coming together. In my family, there are traditions. And my favorite— happen around this table. No matter the season, no matter the reason, the love that surrounds this boy's family table is palpable and neverending. From a golden anniversary to Juneteenth, a special wedding to a new baby sister, here is a family that never forgets to come together and celebrate what it truly means to be there for each other. Heartfelt illustrations complement the lyrical text in this poignant picture book that reveals how Gullah Geechee culture contributes to a family's love, and reminds us the importance of building community one gathering at a time.
Full Product Details
Author: Antwan Eady ,
London Ladd
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Imprint: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Dimensions:
Width: 28.70cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 23.60cm
Weight: 0.464kg
ISBN: 9780593480618
ISBN 10: 0593480619
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 06 May 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
★ ""Sumptuous and immersive—perfect for encouraging kids to celebrate their own family connections."" —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ""Beautiful illustrations and rhythmic writing make this a wonderful read-aloud book about family 'love, hope, pride, and freedom.'"" —School Library Journal
Author Information
Antwan Eady is the author of the award-winning picture book Nigel and the Moon, illustrated by Gracey Zhang and The Last Stand, illustrated by Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey, which received seven starred reviews. Down the dirt roads of South Carolina’s Low Country is where Antwan’s understanding of—and appreciation for—family, community, and land unfolded. Now he shares those stories with the world. When he isn’t writing, he’s visiting schools, libraries, and colleges throughout the country. A graduate of Clemson University, Antwan lives in Savannah, Georgia. London Ladd is a prominent illustrator who has received recognition from the American Library Association, Parent's Choice Awards, Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, American Illustration, and World Illustration Awards and has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award. London has illustrated numerous critically acclaimed books, including Black Gold, My Red, White, and Blue, and You So Black, as well as newspapers, magazines, and community-based murals. London is currently an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. He resides in Syracuse, NY.
