Milo's Moonlight Mission

Kathleen Blasi writes books for young readers, including Hosea Plays On (illustrated by Shane W. Evans), A Name of Honor, and Are Organized Sports Better for Kids than Pickup Games? Active in the children’s writing community, she has served as Co-President of the Rochester Area Children’s Writers & Illustrators and as Co-Director of the Rochester Children’s Book Festival, for which she and her Co-Director received the 2015 New York State Reading Association Literacy Advocate Award. Kathleen lives in western New York, where she continues to write and enjoys nurturing the curiosity of young storytellers.Petronela Dostalova earned her MA in Children’s Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art, following studies in Fine Arts at the University of East Anglia. Her picture book The Reds and Greens was highly commended for the 2015 Creative Conscience Award, a project that promoted equality. With a Czech–Slovak–Hungarian background, Petronela has made her home in Suffolk, where she lives and works with her partner and their dog, Haribo. When she isn’t at her desk drawing, she loves traveling, cycling, and being near—or in—the water. She’s still dreaming of a way to combine her passion for art with her love of the outdoors.

“Blasi’s heartwarming picture book highlights healthy ways to navigate life’s challenges, while reminding adults of the value in making time for their children. Dostalova’s cozy illustrations bring Milo’s creativity and warm family bond vividly to life. A sweet, stargazing story with A-grade production throughout.”—BookLife by Publishers Weekly“This sweet, lyrical story will launch space enthusiasts into an adventure and keep them captivated! A perfect book for your budding astronomer or astronaut. A lovely mother-and-child story with a heartwarming ending."—Rosie J. Pova, Sally's Musical Tale and The School of Failure“There is so much room for imagination in this book, and younger readers will enjoy the story.”— Rebecca Hill, A Tale of Two Pages “A beautiful story of love, patience, and perseverance… with richly detailed illustrations and a text that gently guides readers through the routine of a day made special by imagination and shared.”— Angie Quantrell, educator and reviewer