Dr. Jon Jon Saves the Moon

by Jackson Apollo Mancini (Author)

Dr. Jon Jon Saves the Moon
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

The children on Earth see there's something wrong with the moon, but it isn't until they send Dr. Jon Jon to give the moon a checkup that we learn the truth. Dr. Jon Jon Saves the Moon gives us an important lesson: our planet is sick and we must work together to care for it. Since the beginning of time, kids have looked into the night sky and seen a glowing white moon and twinkling stars. But over time, they started to notice the moon had turned green! Dr. Jon Jon Saves the Moon is the story of what happens when we forget to take care of the world around us. The children of Earth send Dr. Jon Jon to give the moon a checkup and when he comes back, he has a message: the moon is a reflection of what we do to our precious planet and we must work together to care for our one and only home.

Dr. Jon Jon Saves the Moon follows in the footsteps of Greta Thunberg and the many other young people fighting for the health of our planet. Join Dr. Jon Jon on a trip to the moon and back and get inspired to help save the world!

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Kirkus Reviews

While it’s hard not to wonder whether the then-4-year-old author had more than a bit of help with the writing, it’s an ingenious premise, as even readers who know better will start unconsciously checking the moon for a greenish tinge…and then remembering why. Out of the mouths of babes too, now. Maybe it’s time to get on the stick. (websites) (Picture book. 6-8).

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Review quotes

"This is a strong message to present, especially from an author (Jackson Apollo Mancini) who is only 5 years old. The illustrations by Arielle Trenk help keep the story at a young reader's level."——Green Teacher Magazine
Jackson Apollo Mancini
When Jackson Apollo Mancini isn't in school you can find him exploring the natural world where he is passionate about animal rights and the health of our planet. Jackson wrote Dr. Jon Jon Saves the Moon when he was four years old, making him one of the youngest authors to begin the publishing journey. He enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures and languages, playing with friends, and dreaming up new inventions. On any given day you will find him picking up litter in his community! Jackson lives in Alaska with his parents, his dogs Eggo and Lucy, and his rescue guinea pig, Charles Marshmallow Mancini.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781582707617
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Beyond Words
Publication date
April 20, 2021
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV029010 - Juvenile Fiction | Nature & the Natural World | Environment
JUV063000 - Juvenile Fiction | Recycling & Green Living
JUV053020 - Juvenile Fiction | Science Fiction | Space Exploration
Library of Congress categories
Environmental protection

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