Brightheart and the Runaway Moon - Paperback

by Brenna Ann Bockoven (Author), Brenna Bockoven (Illustrator)

Brightheart and the Runaway Moon is a gentle, imaginative picture book that invites young children into a magical world of stardust, wonder, and choice. When Brightheart sets off on an adventure to chase the moon, the story shifts as a new decision appears: will the adventure be shared, or taken alone? From that moment, the book branches into different paths, allowing children to help choose what happens next.

This interactive path structure is designed to do more than entertain. It gives young readers a safe, age-appropriate way to explore how choices can shape outcomes. As children begin learning independence, they are also learning that decisions have consequences, some joyful, some disappointing, and all filled with opportunities to grow. By following different story paths, children can see how kindness, sharing, empathy, and thoughtfulness can change an experience.

Written with warmth and imagination, this picture book supports early conversations about independence, decision-making, and social-emotional learning. It encourages children to reflect on their choices while reminding them that every moment can be a chance to learn, reconnect, and choose again. Perfect for shared reading, Brightheart and the Runaway Moon offers families a meaningful and magical story experience they can return to again and again.