How To Reach the Moon

An Outstanding International Book (USBBY)

A CCBC Choices Title for 2026

Emilio and Abuelo: two adventurers off to see the moon!

Emilio loves spending vacations out in the forest at his abuelo’s house. The woods are mysterious, and Abuelo and Emilio can dine outside by the light of a lantern every night. And then, best of all, Abuelo tells his fantastical stories! One night, when there’s a full moon, Abuelo suggests they go and meet the moon. At first, Emilio isn’t sure he’s serious―but Abuelo is a true adventurer! And so the two, boy and grandfather, set off on their mission. But what creatures might await them in the forest? And will they really get to see the moon?

About the Author

Nicolás Schuff is an Argentinian author of numerous picture books for children. Como llegar a la luna, the Spanish edition of How To Reach the Moon, was a 2022 New York Public Library Best Book in Spanish. He has worked as a librarian, leads literature workshops for schoolchildren, and runs the podcast El pájaro fantasma (The Ghost Bird). Follow him on Instagram @pajarofantasma.

About the Illustrator

Ana Sender is an author and illustrator from Barcelona, Spain. Her recent titles include Why Do We Cry? , written by Fran Pintadera, and The Cottingley Fairies, which she both wrote and illustrated. She loves to draw, write, and imagine all sorts of stories. Follow her on Instagram @anasender.

About the Translator

Lawrence Schimel is a bilingual author and translator who works in both Spanish and English. His translated books include Piece by Piece, written by David Aguilar and Ferran Aguilar, and Some Days, written and illustrated by María Wernicke, among many others. His translations into English have won a Batchelder Honor and an Américas Award Honor and have been chosen as New York Times Best Illustrated Children‘s Books. He lives in Madrid, Spain.