Luna's Ladder

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Luna, an inquisitive little girl, finds a creative way to go to the moon. She tiptoes away from her sleeping mother and secretly makes her way, step by step, through the clouds and the stars. She faces doubt and discouragement, but overcomes them with determination and encouraging herself as she faces hurdles. The clouds, stars, and the moon reward her courage and sense of adventure in unexpected ways. Returning to her backyard just as the sun comes up, Luna's unsuspecting mother thinks she only imagined going to the moon. Luna enjoys the secret and doesn't tell her mother how she got there, but surprises her with proof of her journey. Young listeners of this charming read-aloud story enjoy knowing Luna's secret and wonder if Luna's mother will figure it out. Pre-readers can turn the pages and tell themselves the story after hearing the story only once. But be prepared. They still want to snuggle up and hear all the happy story details of Luna's imaginative adventure.