Far Away Moon Level 9-11

Far Away Moon is a poetic and informative exploration of how we see the Moon from Earth. Blending scientific facts with gentle storytelling language, the book helps young readers understand light, shadow, and the Moon's visibility during day and night. The use of compound words such as œmoonlight and œdaytime builds vocabulary, while clear text supports decoding and comprehension. Capitalisation of celestial names and the use of italics provide grammar and stylistic learning opportunities. The stunning illustrations use light and dark to support the narrative and provide context for discussion. Ideal for early science lessons, this text also invites creative expression, making it a great cross-curricular resource.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds vocabulary with compound and high-frequency words
• Develops understanding of celestial bodies and space concepts
• Reinforces grammar through capitalisation and italics
• Enhances comprehension through text-image relationships

Classroom Ideas:

• Draw and label phases of the Moon observed over a week
• Create a shadow art piece inspired by the book's illustrations
• Write a poem using the phrase œFar, far away¦
• Act out the orbit of the Moon around the Earth

Information:

• Suitable for ages 6-7
• Reading Level: 9-11 (Blue)
• Themes: Space, Science and Technology, Maths
• Book dimensions: Approx. 210mm x 200mm