Taking Turns
A whimsical story about Sun and Moon learning to share the sky, with fun facts about astronomy and lessons about kindness, sharing, and friendship.
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About this book
Taking Turns is a whimsical story about restoring balance when Sun and Moon have been together for a lifetime but need to resolve their differences. When Moon refuses to take turns with Sun to gain more attention, it not only impacts his friend Sun, but affects our whole planet Earth.
This enchanting tale combines nature, science, and social-emotional learning as Sun and Moon discover how to resolve their differences through kindness, sharing, and friendship.
What makes it special
- Science & Nature: Fun facts about our Sun and Moon woven seamlessly into the story
- Social Skills: Teaches children about kindness, sharing, and friendship through relatable characters
- Educational Standards: Follows Common Core State Standards for English, Science, and social skills for children up to grade five
- Whimsical Storytelling: Makes complex concepts of balance and cooperation accessible to young minds
Perfect for
- Children ages 4-10
- Classroom discussions about friendship and cooperation
- Science lessons about the solar system
- Social-emotional learning activities
- Bedtime reading that sparks curiosity about the natural world
Inside the story
The book explores themes of:
- Cooperation and sharing through Sun and Moon's relationship
- Natural science with engaging facts about astronomy
- Problem-solving as the characters work through their differences
- Environmental awareness showing how individual actions affect the whole planet
Taking Turns offers young readers a perfect blend of scientific wonder and heartfelt lessons about getting along with others, making it an ideal addition to both home and classroom libraries.
Reviews & Praise
5.0/5
12 reviews • 12 five-star ratings
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REVIEWS
Professional Reviews
Readers' Favorite
“A clever and informative way to teach young readers the importance of sharing and caring and, yes, taking turns.”— Emily-Jane Hills Orford
Early Childhood Consultant Review
“I really like how the story integrates science facts about the moon, earth, daylight with social skills like kindness, sharing, taking turns and friendship in a smooth and coherent way.”— Noha Barrania
Early Childhood Consultant, Trainer & Curriculum Designer, Egypt
Reader Reviews(10 five-star reviews)
Amazon Customer
“Perfect gift for children. I got this book today and I love it, I love everything about it…the story, the quality, and the illustrations are fabulous!!! Great gift for my grandchildren this Christmas.”— Suzanne Genovese
Amazon Customer
“This is a delightful children's book. The message of sharing and taking turns is what drew me to this book for my granddaughter. It's a delightful little story about the Sun and the Moon fighting for attention.”— Amy O'Malley
Amazon Customer
“This is a wonderful children's book! I wound up buying this book for all my grandchildren. It is a wonderful little book and beautifully designed and illustrated. The messages are especially important in these critical times.”— Mark Scheier
Amazon Customer
“STEM + Kindness in one book = WIN. This story tells a terrific story about the sun and the moon and the roles they play in our universe, but more importantly... it also focuses on the theme of taking turns.”— Mary Boone
Amazon Customer
“Terrific find for children. Beautifully illustrated and written. What a great story and lesson for kids. This is a great find on Amazon! I will be ordering many for Christmas gifts.”— Michelle Supper
Experienced elementary school teacher
Amazon Customer
“Fabulous Book. I purchased this book as I was attracted by the title and the fact it was written by someone with a background with teaching children. The story is charming, beautifully told and leaves the reader and child with a touching message.”— Kathleen Peltier
Amazon Customer
“Cute story with great info. Cute story with fun language & awesome facts! The back matter is clever! Enjoyed the story!”— Marci
Amazon Customer
“This is a beautiful book. We all want our children (and grandchildren) to know the value of taking turns. This book illustrates the advantages of taking turns beautifully by using the moon and sun.”— Kathryn A. Garcia
Amazon Customer
“Heartwarming Values and Illustrations. After the reviews, I wanted to see the book itself. Once I got it, I ordered 3 more as gifts to others!! I really like the underlying message that cooperation and understanding of one another's views can lead to long-term enjoyment, fulfillment and happiness.”— Elona Kolpakova Hart
Amazon Customer
“Lovely picture book for children of all ages. Taking Turns is a fantastic book for all ages! My 4th grade class loves this book, and the illustrations. It is a great lead into our science unit on the solar system.”— J J Morgan
4th grade teacher
Awards & Recognition
CIPA EVVY Award - 3rd Place
Colorado Independent Publishers Association
2021
3rd place out of 230 entries from 5 different countries
#1 Amazon Best Seller
Amazon
2021
Outstanding Social-Emotional Learning Resource
National Education Association
2024