Luna Loves Library Day
Every week Luna looks forward to one special day: the day when she discovers magic among the library shelves; the day she gets to spend with her dad. Exploring the books, Luna and her dad find magic, mystery and even start to mend their own history.
An inspiring story from one of the UK's greatest up-and-coming award-winning poets for children, perfectly captured in all its flights of fancy by newcomer Fiona Lumbers.
Endorsed by Amnesty International:
"This is a touching reflection on the power of reading to bring families together; Fiona Lumbers’ illustrations convey Luna’s vivid inner life, while Coelho’s lyrical style celebrates the joyful curiosity of early childhood." Amnesty International
"An ode to love and different kinds of families, with lyrical text and richly coloured, warm illustrations." Irish Independent, Best Books of 2017
Creators
Joseph Coelho (Author)
Joseph Coelho is a performance poet, children’s author, playwright and winner of the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education Poetry Award 2015 for his debut poetry collection Werewolf Club Rules (Frances Lincoln, 2014). Joe has written plays for the Polka Theatre, Soho Theatre and the Unicorn Theatre and creates dynamic poetry theatre pieces for young people that he tours nationally. He also performs with the UK's top performance poetry organisation, Apples and Snakes, visiting venues across the UK. Joseph has also been a guest poet on Cbeebies’ Rhyme Rocket.
Fiona Lumbers (Illustrator)
Fiona has drawn on anything and everything from an early age and always insisted she would be an artist when she grew up. Fiona moved to London in 2000 to study for an MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art. A combination of her obsession with picture books and the arrival of her first son led her down the path of illustration and she hasn't looked back since. othing makes her happier than splashing watercolours and inks and conjuring up new characters - often influenced by the exploits of her two sons.
Reviews
This is a touching reflection on the power of reading to bring families together; Fiona Lumbers’ illustrations convey Luna’s vivid inner life, while Coelho’s lyrical style celebrates the joyful curiosity of early childhood.
Amnesty International
An ode to love and different kinds of families, with lyrical text and richly coloured, warm illustrations.
Irish Independent, Best Books of 2017
A lovely book about the power of libraries to stoke the imagination… Never doubt the power of a book, nor the essential importance of a library to the soul of a community
Early Years Educator
An affectionate, loving and gentle story that approaches the subject of separated/divorced parents, brilliant accompanied by spot-on heartwarming illustrations, ensuring that, no matter what, children will feel loved.
INIS
A truly lovely story… a great read for children whose parents are separated or who are going through a divorce
Storytime Magazine, Book of the Month
An inspirational story of dads and daughters, libraries and books with richly textured illustrations and a surprise book within a book
The Bookseller
A celebration of the wonder of books and libraries, how they can make us feel and how they help us learn and grow
Askews & Holts Library Services
Reassuring, appealing, and endearing, especially for children in similar situations.
Kirkus
From the talented poet Joseph Coelho, this charming picture book highlights the wonders of libraries for families and communities. Accompanying the poetic text is gloriously bright and delightful illustrations to bring the magic of the library to life.
BookTrust
The book places the library at the centre for the community… A very powerful message for these times of austerity and the closure of libraries
The School Librarian
This is a gentle, joyous and inspiring celebration of all that is to be found in libraries, from magic to information, refuge and memories.
ReadingZone
Beautifully told, leaving space for readers to take what they want, and the illustrations are lively and full of warmth
Lovereading4Kids
Truly special book
Library Mice
Every spread is a joy with much to make you smile… from cover to cover, a winsome enterprise
Red Reading Hub
