Maureen Corrigan of NPR‘s Fresh Air, who previously praised James Norbury‘s The Dog Who Followed the Moon in a review, has recently made an appearance on PBS‘ Newshour where she listed the book as one of her top picks of 2024.

Corrigan said: ‘It’s for those of us who are feeling a little lost these days and unsure about what paths to take… The illustrations are gorgeous.’

From the international bestselling author and illustrator of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon and The Cat Who Taught Zen comes a beautifully illustrated adult fable of a lost young puppy, the grumpy old wolf who rescues her, and their journey to follow the moon—with meditations on friendship, connection, and sacrifice.

Deep in a dark forest, a young pup named Amaya wanders lost and afraid. For days she travels alone, struggling to fend for herself, until the grumpy, aging Wolf comes to her aid. Together the unlikely pair decide to embark on an improbable adventure—to follow the moon.

Many obstacles—unexpected roadblocks, unknown woods—await Amaya and the Wolf on their journey, and as they meet each challenge, Amaya learns that she must not only accept her new path, but embrace it.

Featuring stunning artwork from bestselling author and illustrator James Norbury, The Dog Who Followed the Moon is a moving, poignant reflection on love and loss, grief and growth.

The Dog Who Followed the Moon is out now in the US. Grab your copy here.

The UK edition, entitled Following the Moon, is also out now. Grab your copy here or, better, via your local bookshop or Bookshop.org.

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