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Moon Dance
A magical, moonlit journey of courage, wonder, and coming home.
Under the silver glow of Luna, Maribel the sea turtle rises from the ocean and returns to the beach where she was born. She digs deep into the sand to lay her eggs, whispering a mother’s wish to the “Watch over them, Luna.”
Weeks later, one tiny hatchling—Myrtle—emerges from the nest. Guided by the moon’s dance on the waves, she begins an epic journey through a world full of beauty…and danger. Myrtle must navigate past ghost crabs, raccoons, and deep holes dug by beachgoers, resist the pull of bright lights on shore, and survive the perils of the sea—predators, plastic pollution, ghost nets, and speeding boats.
Along the way, young readers will learn real ocean science woven seamlessly into the
Why sea turtles need dark beaches for nesting and hatching
How hatchlings imprint on their birthplace to return years later
The difference temperature makes in determining a turtle’s sex (“Hot chicks, cool dudes!”)
The role of the Sargasso Sea as a safe nursery for young turtles
The challenges sea turtles face from human impact on our oceans
Years pass, and Myrtle grows strong in the ocean’s embrace. When the time comes, she too follows the moon’s pull back to her natal beach, beginning a legacy of her own under Luna’s watchful light.
With its lyrical refrain—“This way, little one”— Moon Dance invites readers to slow down, listen, and witness the timeless cycle of life that connects sea turtles to the moon and the tides.
Perfect
Children ages 5–10 who love ocean animals and adventure stories
Parents, grandparents, and teachers looking for a meaningful read-aloud
Classrooms, homeschoolers, and nature programs focused on marine conservation
Anyone seeking a gift book that blends beauty, heart, and real-world awareness
Why You’ll Love
Captivating storytelling that holds children’s attention while teaching real facts
Inspires environmental stewardship through a relatable, heroic main character
Gorgeous, vivid scenes that bring the nesting beach, open ocean, and coral reef to life
A gentle but powerful message about protecting what we love
Moon Dance is more than a bedtime story—it’s a call to care for our oceans, a celebration of nature’s resilience, and a reminder that even the smallest traveler can make the longest journey…with the moon lighting the way.
Under the silver glow of Luna, Maribel the sea turtle rises from the ocean and returns to the beach where she was born. She digs deep into the sand to lay her eggs, whispering a mother’s wish to the “Watch over them, Luna.”
Weeks later, one tiny hatchling—Myrtle—emerges from the nest. Guided by the moon’s dance on the waves, she begins an epic journey through a world full of beauty…and danger. Myrtle must navigate past ghost crabs, raccoons, and deep holes dug by beachgoers, resist the pull of bright lights on shore, and survive the perils of the sea—predators, plastic pollution, ghost nets, and speeding boats.
Along the way, young readers will learn real ocean science woven seamlessly into the
Why sea turtles need dark beaches for nesting and hatching
How hatchlings imprint on their birthplace to return years later
The difference temperature makes in determining a turtle’s sex (“Hot chicks, cool dudes!”)
The role of the Sargasso Sea as a safe nursery for young turtles
The challenges sea turtles face from human impact on our oceans
Years pass, and Myrtle grows strong in the ocean’s embrace. When the time comes, she too follows the moon’s pull back to her natal beach, beginning a legacy of her own under Luna’s watchful light.
With its lyrical refrain—“This way, little one”— Moon Dance invites readers to slow down, listen, and witness the timeless cycle of life that connects sea turtles to the moon and the tides.
Perfect
Children ages 5–10 who love ocean animals and adventure stories
Parents, grandparents, and teachers looking for a meaningful read-aloud
Classrooms, homeschoolers, and nature programs focused on marine conservation
Anyone seeking a gift book that blends beauty, heart, and real-world awareness
Why You’ll Love
Captivating storytelling that holds children’s attention while teaching real facts
Inspires environmental stewardship through a relatable, heroic main character
Gorgeous, vivid scenes that bring the nesting beach, open ocean, and coral reef to life
A gentle but powerful message about protecting what we love
Moon Dance is more than a bedtime story—it’s a call to care for our oceans, a celebration of nature’s resilience, and a reminder that even the smallest traveler can make the longest journey…with the moon lighting the way.
70 pages, Paperback
Published August 28, 2025
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