Books like Half a moon and one whole star by Crescent Dragonwagon
The summer night is full of wonderful sounds and scents as Susan falls asleep. The chirping of crickets, the buzzing of bees, and the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers fill her ears. She imagines a beautiful moon hanging half full in the sky, and a star sparkling in the night. The gentle rustling of the leaves outside her window reminds her of the tranquility of the night, and she drifts off to sleep, hoping for a dream as lovely as the night.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Crescent Dragonwagon
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