"This charming book celebrates the wonders of nature. The story is sweet and the gorgeous illustrations are bold, yet soft like the night..." Curled Up Kids
"Snell's acrylics play the deep-blue, star-spangled sky against the orange-gold texture of the desert, and his animals, all native to the Australian desert, have appealingly winsome expressions...The book's setting may be unusual, but its story is quiet, reassuring, and universal in appeal." Booklist AUTHOR: Margaret Spurling
ARTIST: Danny Snell
STORY:
Each night Little Bilby looks up to greet the moon and each night the moon looks down and smiles. One night the moon doesn't smile. Little Bilby is concerned as the full moon has begun to disappear and goes on a search for the missing piece, asking everyone she meets for their help, including Sand-dragon, Hopping Mouse and Boobook Owl. A large black ant accompanies Little Bilby on her quest through the rich coloured landscape of the desert.
Margaret Spurling "wanted to introduce young children to the interesting animals that live in the Australian desert; to show that Australia has many unique animals that are rarely mentioned; that the desert Is not a barren useless area, but contains an abundance of wildlife. The desert is also an especially magical place to be under the brilliant stars in the dark night sky."Working Title Press ILLUSTRATIONS: Snell's acrylics play the deep-blue, star-spangled sky against the orange-gold texture of the desert, and his animals, all native to the Australian desert, have appealingly winsome expressions...BOOKLIST
RECOMMENDED: for 3 year olds and up
AWARDS: Shortlisted for Children's Choice Book Awards: Picture Book 2003
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