Nobody Owns the Moon - by Tohby Riddle (Hardcover)

About the Book

"10th anniversary" and "Shortlisted book" on front book.

Book Synopsis

"Nobody Owns the Moon is a standout classic for all ages, a masterly tale of friendship and dignity that fits perfectly into any hand, paw or hoof"--Shaun Tan

*"Respectful of children's intelligence, the book presents topics such as friendship, acceptance, belonging, and otherness that will challenge them to think further."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Clive Prendergast is a fox who lives successfully in the city, in a one-room apartment in a busy part of town. Humphrey is a donkey who works odd jobs and doesn't always have a fixed address. Nobody Owns the Moon is the story of their friendship. This modern classic picture book is a perfect marriage of text and image and timeless in its message of belonging and community.

Review Quotes

"A touching, multi-level story that will enchant and impact readers, Nobody Owns the Moon will become a favorite and is a must for home, classroom, school, and public library collections."

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"Nobody Owns the Moon is a standout classic for all ages, a masterly tale of friendship and dignity that fits perfectly into any hand, paw or hoof"--Shaun Tan

"Respectful of children's intelligence, the book presents topics such as friendship, acceptance, belonging, and otherness that will challenge them to think further."--KIrkus Reviews, starred review

"A brilliant example of how satisfying, clever and artful the picture book form can be". The Age

"Tohby Riddle's Nobody Owns the Moon (Berbay Publishing) is nothing short of spectacular... I don't want to spoil it. But let's just say that Riddle spins a graceful, subtle, and very moving point here about belonging and, to steal a word from Shaun Tan (whose blurb is on the book's back cover), dignity." Seven Impossible Things Before Christmas

Quirky, endlessly fascinating, Riddle always presents a challenge to his readers, making them think outside the box, muse on what makes us human, and look at one of the basic tenets of our existence, the companionship of others." ReadPlus

About the Author

Tohby Riddle is an award-winning creator of picture books. His books also include The Singing Hat, The Great Escape from City Zoo and Irving the Magician (all three were shortlisted for CBCA Picture Book of the Year and more).