Fitting in at a new school can be hard. But Luna’s teacher, Mr. Hopper, shares her fascination with stars and planets and that’s helped her feel welcome. But when Luna suggests her class do a show about the night sky for Family Night, no one else shares her enthusiasm. They think her ideas are strange, especially the one about a nighttime circus. When they laughed at her, “She felt as small / as a speck of dust in space.” At home, “Luna shoved her telescope / deep into her closet / and hated the sky until Monday.” It turns out, however, that Luna’s idea saves the day in Katharine Kenah’s optimistic story featuring a singular girl who shines. (Ages 5–7)

This heartfelt story shows the difference a good teacher can make in a student's life!

Luna has the best teacher in second grade. Mr. Hopper loves the midnight sky almost as much as Luna does, but the rest of the class isn't on the same page. They won't listen to her ideas for the Family Night program--until something goes unexpectedly wrong! With a nudge from Mr. Hopper, Luna shares her plan, which just might save the show.

From the team that wrote and illustrated The Best Seat in Second Grade and The Best Chef in Second Grade, this appealing story will appeal to all second graders, as well as their parents, caregivers, and, especially, teachers!

This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.