More than 13000 copies sold in Israel

One evening, as Grandpa and Ella are taking a stroll around their neighbourhood, Ella realizes that the moon is nowhere to be found! Once they are back home and Ella is tucked into bed, Grandpa tells her the story of the shy Moon, Moon’s mother the Sun, and the important task the two share – lighting up the sky.

Written by artist and peace activist Chaim Peri and accompanied by wondrous illustrations by Ofra Eyal, MOONA is a heartwarming story of the special bond between a grandparent and their grandchild. It is also a magical tale about the cycle of life we go through every day, all of us, together.

Chaim Peri wrote this poetic tale – which takes place along the paths of his beloved kibbutz Nir Oz and in the landscapes of his imagination – before he was abducted by Hamas on October 7. It was his dream to see its publication. The book was then published as planned on occasion of Chaim’s 80th birthday in April 2024, while the family still held hope that he would return home alive. Tragically, in June the family learned that Chaim was murdered in captivity. His body was retrieved from a tunnel in Gaza in late August. Although Chaim will never hold this book in his hands, his legacy will continue to shine and inspire future generations – like the moon in the night sky.

Reviews:

"Peri’s text is straightforward and carefully observed... It’s hard to reconcile the radiance of the book with the fate of its author." —Moment Magazine