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Re packs a suitcase and takes off on a beam of light, shooting out into the cosmic aloneness of space. Re's aim is to go into the cozy nook that the moon is said to possess. But shortly after arriving, Re makes a surprising discovery: Re is not alone. Indeed, another lonely soul has beaten Re there! And so, Re meets Mi, and while each lives in their own chamber of the nook, these two single souls still become, at times, a kind of togetherness. Each remains alone but less lonely, and now each can watch over the solitude of the other. Moreover, on certain nights, the solitary songs of them both might be heard cadencing the night together, in harmony, across the vast and starry sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN: 978-1-59270-437-8 • 9” (W) x 9.5” (H) • 44 pages • HCJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e Big Indie Children’s Book of Fall 2025!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Betsy Bird's Top Unconventional Children's Books of 2025! \u003c\/strong\u003e\"The sentences that Popova conjures up in this odd little brew are the kind of thing that makes a person feel confident that AI will never pose a true threat so long as we have Popovas in the world. Listen to this: 'At exactly 7:26—a pretty number, a pretty hour—Re mounted a beam of light and sailed into space.'\" \u003cstrong\u003e—Librarian Betsy Bird, \u003cem\u003eA Fuse #8 Production \u003c\/em\u003e(A \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/em\u003eblog)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Politics \u0026amp; Prose Children \u0026amp; Teen Favorite of 2025! \u003c\/strong\u003e“Soft pastel illustrations with contrasting shadows show Re’s dream-like journey. Informative backmatter creates layers for a cozy story to share across ages.” \u003cstrong\u003e—Gracynn Scott, bookseller at Politics \u0026amp; Prose (Washington, DC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTARRED REVIEW! ★ \u003c\/strong\u003e“This sweet interstellar adventure story is packed with fun science and linguistic facts, all wrapped in the language of poetry, ensuring both enchantment and learning. 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The text is fanciful and gently funny, and the art is simply magical; Jacoby's illustrations look the way a Haruki Murakami book feels.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—Siân Gaetano, Children's and YA Editor at \u003cem\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/em\u003e, for \u003cem\u003ePublishers Lunch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"An exploration of tranquility and solitude, glimpsed from a snug nook in the moon... Popova takes exquisite care to clarify to young readers that being by oneself can be a positive, even healing, act ('that feeling which feels like hearing your own voice singing back to yourself'). Evocative language punctuates the book in unexpected ways... Jacoby’s dreamlike art gives all characters an inner glow of their own, staving off the impenetrability of space in favor of light, warmth, and fuzz. A loving acknowledgement of the joys of being 'happy-alone,' told with care and delicious language.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e—Kirkus Reviews \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"A perceptive, science-anchored story from Popova and Jacoby... The creators’ meditative, capacious portrayal of solitude reassures that there are many ways to be alone.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"A soothing, enlightening picture book that celebrates the rewards of solitude... Artist Jacoby harmoniously matches Popova's introspective verses with welcoming, ethereal whimsy... This exploration of that uniquely individualized, soul-nurturing balance of time alone and time with others is an aspirational odyssey suitable for all ages.\"  \u003cstrong\u003e—Terry Hong, for \u003cem\u003eShelf Awareness \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“A layered, contemplative tale suited for readers of all ages… Popova offer[s] a compelling blend of science and imagination. Her prose is poetic and philosophical… VERDICT: A reflective social-emotional story that celebrates solitude and affirms that being alone does not mean being lonely.” \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"This sweetly philosophical picture book explores what it means to be 'tranquil' or 'happy-alone'—and how it’s possible to enjoy being alone together with a new friend. 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Her lyrical language—words like ‘unsea’ and ‘happy-alone’—makes each verse feel not only poetic but insightful. I adore this book and everything it represents. The edges feel smudgy and dreamlike, but the science gives it a strong and steady backbone. It’s absolutely charming, and I can’t wait to read it to my students. I highly recommend this book for both home and library collections.” \u003cstrong\u003e—Rachel Joiner, Librarian at Advent Episcopal School (Birmingham, AL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIGHLY RECOMMENDED! \u003c\/strong\u003e“This book is utterly charming and kids are going to love it. Re and Mi are illustrated in a style that reminds me of Fluffy McWhiskers and that is my students' favorite book of all time. I am excited to add this to my library and I think it is a great fit for elementary and public libraries. 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So many thanks to the author and illustrator.” \u003cstrong\u003e—Lisa Noble, Makerspace Coordinator at Trent University’s School of Education (Peterborough, ON, Canada)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIGHLY RECOMMENDED! \u003c\/strong\u003e“An adorable, imaginative escapist read for children and adults alike. Written by poet and essayist Maria Popova, this little book about a lonely creature who seeks solace in a cozy spot in space does not condescend to its young readers but gently introduces them to new words and themes. Perfect for ages 5 to 8, this book supposes that the cure to loneliness is the happiness and creativity found in solitude. Enchanting, otherworldly, and so beautifully illustrated!” \u003cstrong\u003e—Julia, Bookseller at Fountain Bookstore (Richmond, VA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIGHLY RECOMMENDED! \u003c\/strong\u003e“This is a most surprising little gem of a picture book. Just right to share with a child, or to give to yourself. It explores the difference between being lonely and being alone in quiet and thoughtful text.” \u003cstrong\u003e—Meghan, Bookseller at River Bend Bookshop (Glastonbury, CT)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIGHLY RECOMMENDED! \u003c\/strong\u003e“The way Maria weaves science and poetry together makes for the best storytelling. When scientists discovered climate controlled caves on the moon, of course we needed a picture book about the magical possibilities it could hold. 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By drawing parallels between a growing child and a growing tree, author Sylvaine Jaoui and illustrator Anne Crahay remind us of the myriad ways that humans and plants are connected as living beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eISBN: 978-1-59270-424-8 • 8.5” (W) x 11” (H) • 44 pages • HCJ\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e Best Picture Book of 2025! \u003cbr\u003eA Politics \u0026amp; Prose Children \u0026amp; Teen Favorite of 2025! \u003cbr\u003eOne of \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e’s “21 Great International Books for Young Readers!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTARRED REVIEW! ★ \u003c\/strong\u003e\"A child and a tree grow and develop side by side... 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Much like life itself, this story is a gift that deserves to be shared.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Politics \u0026amp; Prose Children \u0026amp; Teen Favorite of 2025! \u003c\/strong\u003e“This simple yet sophisticated book uses die-cut illustrations to compare the blossoming of both baby and sapling as they grow and change with nourishment, warmth, and companionship.” —\u003cstrong\u003eHeidi Ashton Yoon, children’s event manager at Politics \u0026amp; Prose (Washington, DC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"The die cuts are so key... The whole book has this peek-through element to it, which makes it a great way to show [the] parallels between plants and people.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—Betsy Bird, \u003cem\u003eA Fuse #8 Production \u003c\/em\u003e(A \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/em\u003eblog)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“Allows readers to build a connection with themselves and the nature around them. The simplicity of the lines makes the book a great option for read-alouds and will likely get enthusiastic audience participation. 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