A lyrical picture book featuring the eight lunar phases of the moon and how they affect wildlife on Earth told from the perspective of the moon.

"This beautifully illustrated picture book not only presents the eight phases of the moon but also how animals from various habitats adapt during these phases....Fitting dark backgrounds with luminous light that showcase nature's nighttime vibrancy set each scene....[an] attractive STEM selection."--Booklist Magazine

Some of Earth's most extraordinary creatures have fascinating connections to our elegant and mysterious friend, the Moon. Did you know that the low glow of a waxing crescent moon helps dung beetles scurry home? Or that coral spawns when the Moon is full?

Wild Moon sheds light on the fascinating behavior of some of the Earth's most extraordinary creatures in this whimsical nonfiction picture book, perfect for fans of MOON! Earth's Best Friend and Bedtime for Bo.

Author: Andie Powers
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Published: 09/16/2025
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.06lbs
ISBN: 9781423667445


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2025
School Library Journal 09/01/2025 pg. 90

About the Author

Andie Powers is a writer for children, and sometimes, their grown-ups. She is the author of I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us (Bala Kids, 2022) and I Am Bold (Gibbs Smith, 2024). I Am Quiet was the winner of the Goodreads 2022 Choice Award for Best Children's or Middle Grade Book and was a Kids' Indie Next Pick for May/June 2022. Andie's previously published works include Bravery Magazine, Root & Star, Bright Lite, The Horn Book Guide, Uppercase Magazine, Seattle's Child, and The Bedford Reader. She lives in Seattle with her husband and two daughters.

Lucy Rose is a Devon-based illustrator that graduated from Falmouth University in 2015 with a BA Hons in Illustration. She is inspired by vintage prints, art-deco posters and textile pattern, influencing her choice of muted/vintage colors and often pattern-like compositions. Lucy has also always loved the print process, and this is reflected in her work with organic textures and graphic layering. Living in Devon, England, she takes huge inspiration from the countryside and sea that is on her doorstep.