When I See the Sun, You See the Moon

by Jennie Marie Naffie, Illustrated by Mary Wahr

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Pub Date 13 Jan 2026 | Archive Date 11 Feb 2026

Atmosphere Press

Children's Fiction

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Description

MimiChi lives in Japan. Her Nona lives in the United States. MimiChi misses her Nona very much. As they go through their day, they share parallel moments—a sunrise in Japan, a sunset in America—creating a thread that connects their world until they can be together again.

When I See the Sun, You See the Moon explores the universal love between a grandparent and grandchild. That love defies the distance, the time zone, the way they spend their days apart. Their love is as constant as the sun and moon they both share.

MimiChi lives in Japan. Her Nona lives in the United States. MimiChi misses her Nona very much. As they go through their day, they share parallel moments—a sunrise in Japan, a sunset in...

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A Note From the Publisher

Jennie Marie Naffie is a retired teacher and librarian who believes stories connect hearts. She was also publisher and editor of a regional women’s magazine in West Michigan. When her granddaughters lived in Japan, Jennie found comfort in knowing they could share the same sun and moon, even an ocean apart. This story is her love letter to family, connection, and the magic of looking up.

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Advance Praise

"Grandparents and their grandchildren share a special bond, and this story beautifully highlights how love and connection transcend distance." – Reedsy

"When I See the Sun, You See the Moon by Jennie Marie Naffie is both warm and familiar in the best way." -- Readers' Favorite

"Grandparents and their grandchildren share a special bond, and this story beautifully highlights how love and connection transcend distance." – Reedsy

"When I See the Sun, You See the Moon by Jennie...

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