The moon keeper

dreamy · lyrical · gentle · atmospheric

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What is The moon keeper about?

Emile is thrilled to become the moon keeper. Each night, he clears the clouds, helps the fruit bats find space to play and chats quietly with the glowing moon. But one evening, the moon begins to shrink. Night after night, it grows smaller until it vanishes completely. Where has it gone, and will it ever return? As Emile waits and watches, he discovers the gentle rhythm of the moon’s changing phases and learns that some goodbyes are only temporary.

About the author

Zosienka is an artist, illustrator and children’s author who creates detailed drawings and beautiful watercolour pictures. She grew up in South Africa, Poland and the UK, and now works in Winchester. Her first picture book, The Moon Keeper, tells the gentle story of a polar bear who looks after the moon. Zosienka enjoys filling her books with nature, wonder and tiny details for readers to spot. Her artwork has also appeared in fashion, music and film projects.