The Moon, Julia, and the Telescope, with Solar System Activity: La luna, Julia y el telescopio, con actividad del sistema solar

by Ana Cristina Henrïquez, Coralia Lïpez (Illustrator)

Overview

The Moon, Julia, and the Telescope is an award-winning, bilingual (English/Spanish) children's picture book that inspires imagination, curiosity, and confidence. A winner of the International Latino Book Award for Best Fiction Children's Picture Book (Honorable Mention) and the La Nota Latina Award, this charming story highlights the special bond between a father and daughter as she dreams of exploring the moon.

Beautifully illustrated, the book blends fiction and STEM, encouraging young readers, especially girls, to explore science and astronomy. It is ideal for family and school reading, and supports early literacy and dual-language programs while promoting cultural inclusivity.

This new edition includes an entertaining and educational activity about the solar system. Children can color and build a mobile of planets, sparking scientific inquiry and creativity.

Perfect for classrooms and homes, The Moon, Julia, and the Telescope empowers children to dream big and reach for the stars.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798989941032
Publisher:	Stella Dario
Publication date:	08/21/2024
Pages:	42
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Ana Cristina Henriquez is a creative, multi-genre, award-winning Venezuelan/American writer and filmmaker based in the United States. After obtaining a master's degree in Cinematic Arts from the University of Southern California, she has excelled as a bilingual script consultant, documentary filmmaker, and producer of television series for National Geographic, the BBC, and RCTV. She is also a writer of poetry books, including Párpados entreabiertos (Half-Open Eyes), which won Best Poetry Book (Honorable Mention) in ILBA 2022. Her book Solentiname: encountering a myth, was awarded Best Art Book (Bronze Medal) in ILBA 2022. In The Moon, Julia, and the Telescope, awarded as Best Children´s Picture Book (Honorable Mention) in ILBA 2023, the author gives us a heartwarming look into the fascinating world of a young girl. Her publications have been on Amazon's bestseller lists several times and are marketed in over 20 countries.

Coralia López is an award-winning and renowned Venezuelan illustrator and graphic designer with studies in design, art, photography and journalism. Her work has been published by prestigious publishing companies in America and Europe.