Poetic language paired with bold brushstrokes and saturated colors reveals the magic of the night sky. Speaking to his class, they highlight the value of their jobs, but also proclaim parenting Nigel to be "the best job we've ever had." This unwavering public support finally gives Nigel the courage to share his true self. They are entirely accepting and supportive of Nigel and his dreams. During career week, he is too afraid of his classmates' reactions to share his aspirations or the fact that his parents do not have "fancy jobs." Nigel's parents are the true superheroes of this story. In the harsh light of day, Nigel shrinks into himself. School Library Journal - PreS-Gr 3-Nigel shares his dreams with the moon: to be an astronaut, a dancer, and a superhero. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/01/22)
Illustrator:ĭownload a Teacher's Guide Video Preview: Accelerated Reader Information: Tells the story of a young Black schoolboy with big dreams of moving past his fear of judgment to share his dreams with his class during career week. Caretakers should be inspired by the recognition that nothing is more empowering to children than loving adults telling them to “dream big” and “be proud of who you are.Physical Description: p., col.
Nigel’s worried face by day and his freedom by night will allow numerous readers to empathize and connect their own varied experiences of anxiety and ostracization. The true beauty of this book is the potential breadth of connection. Nigel is frustrated that “a dancer like him cannot be found,” while looking at a library book featuring one of Degas’s dancers, his arm across the page a contrast to the dancer’s pale form. While a connection between his race and his anxious isolation is never made explicit in the text, the illustrations suggest a link. Nigel is the only child with dark brown skin in his class. The juxtaposition of the prosaic daytime scenes, often set against a stark white background, exemplifies the difference between Nigel’s nighttime and daytime selves.
Speaking to his class, they highlight the value of their jobs, but also proclaim parenting Nigel to be “the best job we’ve ever had.” This unwavering public support finally gives Nigel the courage to share his true self. During career week, he is too afraid of his classmates’ reactions to share his aspirations or the fact that his parents do not have “fancy jobs.” Nigel’s parents are the true superheroes of this story. PreS-Gr 3–Nigel shares his dreams with the moon: to be an astronaut, a dancer, and a superhero.
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