The Moon Needs a Kiss Too – Atmospheric Picture Book from Age 2

The moon deserves a kiss too is a warm and atmospheric picture book by Hylkia de Jong, who both wrote the story and created the illustrations. The story is about Little Bear, a sweet but stubborn little bear who loves giving everyone a bedtime kiss. One evening, when he looks up at the beautiful moon, he thinks that the moon deserves a kiss too. 🌙

But the moon is very far away and high in the sky. Little Bear does not give up easily and comes up with a clever plan to make his special wish come true. A heartwarming story about imagination, friendship, teamwork and perseverance, with atmospheric watercolor illustrations.

🎯 What does this book stimulate/practice?

❤️ Social and emotional development – focusing on love, friendship and affection.

🗣️ Language development – listening to the story and discovering new words.

🌙 Imagination – thinking along about Little Bear's special plan to kiss the moon.

🧠 Problem-solving – thinking about how Little Bear can achieve his goal.

🤝 Teamwork – discovering how the animals help each other.

💪 Perseverance – Little Bear keeps trying even though the moon is so far away.

🌙 A delightful bedtime story

The combination of the gentle evening story and the atmospheric illustrations makes this book particularly suitable for a cozy reading time, such as at bedtime. The dark evening scenes with the bright moon create a dreamy atmosphere.

Product information

Title: The moon deserves a kiss too

Author & illustrator: Hylkia de Jong

Publisher: B For Books B.V.

Language: Dutch

Age: from approximately 2 years

Format: Hardcover

Number of pages: 32

ISBN: 978-90-8516-556-9

Dimensions: 29.5 × 23 cm

Theme: moon, sleep, love, imagination, friendship, teamwork

Condition: Good condition, the corners of the book show slight signs of wear.

Condition: Second-hand