Special Storytime with Sue Soltis, The Moon Moved In

What would happen if the moon moved in next door? A funny and original story about an unexpected friendship, the essential role of the moon, and our power to connect, even from far away.

“Perfectly captures the curiosity and delight of a child’s mind. Adults could learn a thing or two.”–Aaron Becker, author-illustrator of Caldecott Honor-winning picture book Journey

When the Moon moves into the long-empty house next door, all the rooms fill up with light–and Stella finally has a friend. But without the Moon in orbit, the world is going topsy-turvy. The tides stop, and the Earth has a new wobble. Stella worries, but the Moon just wants to stay and garden. Can Stella convince the Moon that life on Earth needs the Moon back in orbit? And what will become of her wish for a friend next door?

Sue Soltis’ third picture book, The Moon Moved In, is illustrated by Sonia Sánchez and received starred reviews from School Library Journal (“VERDICT…a must-purchase”), Kirkus Reviews, and BookPage; and advance praise from Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Aaron Becker. Out in 2020, her picture book The Stars Just Up the Street, illustrated by Christine Davenier (Candlewick Press, 2020), was part of NC Statewide Star Party (NC SciFest, 2023), and listed on International Dark-Sky Association’s “Dark Sky Book Lists For Your Reading Pleasure” (2021). Her first picture book Nothing Like a Puffin, illustrated by Bob Kolar (Candlewick Press, 2011), celebrated 10 years in print with a paperback edition in 2021! Sue lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with her family