Impossible Moon

Reach for this book when your child is processing a loved one's illness and feels a desperate, magical urge to fix the situation. It provides a soft place to land for children who are carrying the weight of a relative's health struggle, offering them a sense of agency through imagination rather than fear. Mable's journey through the night sky to reach the moon for her Grana transforms a heavy reality into a luminous adventure. The story uses swirling, dreamlike art and African mythology to weave a tapestry of hope and heritage. It is a beautiful choice for families who want to honor their cultural roots while navigating difficult life moments, showing that love can reach across the stars. Appropriate for ages 4 to 8, it balances the gravity of sadness with the soaring power of wonder.