I’m pleased to have met Nigel through his story, and I know that every kid with “dreams so bright” will be inspired to share their dreams with the world, too.” - Don Tate, author-illustrator of William Still and His Freedom Stories “Nigel is today’s Peter from The Snowy Day-this book will surely be an instant classic. Eady’s sensitive text and Zhang’s gorgeous pictures combine in a story that conveys the richness of children’s daily lives and the cosmic splendor of their imaginations.' - Mac Barnett, New York Times Bestselling author of The Extra Yarn Nigel and the Moon is destined to become a classic that will inspire generations of readers to find the beauty in their day-to-day lives while also looking to the skies to dream big.' - Minh Lê, author of Drawn Together and Lift

'This book made my heart swell to the size of the moon. It is a must-read for every person that has ever held dreams close to their hearts, whispered them to the sky, or lived to make them real.” - Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners And be proud of who you are.'' - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

'Hitting notes of hope, fear, love, and pride while subtly tackling themes of class, gender expectations, and race, Eady’s debut is matched beat for layered beat by Zhang’s (Lala’s Words) fluid ink, gouache, and watercolor illustrations, which depict Nigel as small but trusting against a looming, ponderous moon. Nothing is more empowering to children than loving adults telling them to ‘dream big’ and ‘be proud of who you are.’ stirring tale of self-acceptance and parental support.” - School Library Journal (starred review) Poetic language paired with bold brushstrokes reveals the magic of the night sky.

Nigel and the moon book