The FingerNail Moon Hardcover – September 9, 2025

Maddy is curious about everything science.She watches clouds swirl and shift across the sky, tracing their shapes with her eyes. She marvels at the stars that twinkle at night and loves learning how the planets dance in their orbits.But nothing captures her imagination quite like the moon. And not just any moon-the one in her dreams, glowing with secrets and stories waiting to be discovered.Join Maddy on a magical journey of wonder, where science meets stardust and dreams take flight!--"The FingerNail Moon is a delightful read that sparks curiosity and imagination in young minds. The blend of science, fantasy, and heartwarming adventure makes it an excellent addition to a child's library and an engaging and charming book to read aloud for beginning readers." - Readers' Favorite"Rather than treating science as a clinical, abstract subject, this book leans into the irresistible charm of seeing the world through the eyes of someone with boundless curiosity and excitement. Making science an adventure rather than a chore." - Independent Book Review"Darrell Spencer and Greg McKenzie weave celestial facts into fancy in this warm story of a young girl's fascination with the world outside her window. . . Libraries and adults who read books to kids will find the intersection of scientific facts, youthful fancy, and enthusiasm, and interplanetary adventure to be appealing, fun, and educational, all in one." - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review"A young science enthusiast dreams of meeting the moon in Spencer and McKenzie's debut picture book." - Kirkus Reviews Read more