Stevie Shoots for the Moon

Alanna Hale Illustrated by Giulia Lombardo

An imaginative girl and her dream dragon build a spaceship and shoot for the moon.

Stevie may seem ordinary, but at night she’s a fearless adventurer with her magical friend, Naga, the dream dragon. Together, they’ve explored pyramids, swum with dolphins, and climbed mountain peaks—but tonight, Stevie dreams even bigger. Inspired by a bedtime story, she sets out to build a spaceship and travel to the moon. This whimsical tale celebrates imagination, friendship, and the joy of creative problem-solving. Warm, expressive illustrations capture the wonder of nighttime adventures and the magic of believing in the impossible.

A heartwarming adventure that celebrates imagination, independence, and friendship.
Encourages children to dream big and turn everyday spaces into creative playgrounds.
Warm, dynamic illustrations bring Stevie’s dreamscape vividly to life, blending real-world detail with whimsical fantasy.

Originally from Sydney, Australia, Alanna Hale now calls Australia and Indonesia home. Trained as a lawyer, she is a small business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur and most importantly a Mum. A dreamer and keen adventurer, Alanna loves to travel and shares her adventures with her daughter - some for real and others through bedtime stories. She hopes to share her stories with children the world over so they can also enjoy a bedtime adventure and be inspired to dream big.

Giulia Lombardo was born in Florence, Italy on Christmas Eve, 1991. She lives and works in a small studio surrounded by cats, dogs and other animals, as well as her colleague Arianna. Giulia graduated from the Nemo Academy of Digital Arts in 2013, and since then has worked as a children's book illustrator alongside several international publishers. In her spare time, Giulia builds vintage chicken coops, produces homemade yoghurt and enjoys trekking.

ISBN ：978-1-76036-316-1

Release Date ：5th May 2026