Moon Chef
Written by Delia Ruiz
Illustrated by Nomar Perez
Published by Charlesbridge
Join Gaby in an exploration of lunar phases, because STEAM is everywhere and for everyone!
Hello, Moon! Follow along as Gaby fills her plate (and belly!) with foods that match the shape of the moon she sees in the sky. From a crescent plantain to a gibbous guava, the food shapes wax and wane as the month goes on, just like lunar phases.
Extend the learning beyond the story with expertly crafted back matter, including additional information about lunar phases and fun STEAM activities.
STEAMWORKS features children of all backgrounds and abilities using scientific and mathematical thinking to solve everyday problems and answer questions that matter to them. Playful stories and extension activities ignite excitement for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and empower children as thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators.
También disponible en Español/Inglés (bilingüe), Chef Luna / Moon Chef.
Primary ISBN: 9781623546700
Publication Date: May 2026
Available As: Hardcover (Board Book), eBook
Board Book, Age 00 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American, Puerto Rican
Themes: Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Early Childhood, Family Relationship: Parents, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Outdoor Exploration, Own Voices/Lived Experience, STEM
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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Engagement Materials:
Activity: Flashlights and Spheres
Actividad: Linternas y Esferas
Source: Charlesbridge