The Man in the Moon and Little Moon Dog live together in their peace ful lunar home, but every summer, fairies disrupt the quiet. Over time, the fairies grow tired of Little Moon Dog’s company and move on to other things, leaving a very sad and lonely puppy. All the while, the Man in the Moon misses his canine companion and searches until he finds his friend. Ander son’s desolate lunar landscape, appropriately reclusive moon man, bouncy puppy, and delicately drawn mischievous fairies provide a charming comple ment to Ward’s lilting language. nlh, lmp

Originally published as Moon Dog by Templar Publishing Great Britain, in 2005.

The Man in the Moon and his Little Moon Dog live peacefully on the moon. Until a busload of rowdy tourists—fairies!—arrives. Moon Dog ventures out to meet them and has marvelous fun. But one day, he wakes to find the fickle fairies have led him astray, far from his cozy home and dearest friend. Will he ever find his way back to the moon?Under the luminous beauty of a fantastic moon, a little dog’s quest for adventure sparks a quirky, heartwarming tale of friendship and the true meaning of home . . . wherever it may be.