Leno și Luna – Povestea a doi pisoi din stele

Luna & Leno

A story born from real life

Some stories begin quietly.

Luna & Leno was born from a real moment, from a real bond, and from a love that did not ask to be explained — only felt.

This book is inspired by the relationship between Luna and Leno, two souls who shared more than space or time. It is a story shaped by everyday gestures, by care, by presence, and by the silent ways animals become part of our inner world. Sometimes so deeply that words struggle to keep up.

At its heart, Luna & Leno is a story about connection.

About gentleness.
About staying close — even when things change.

It speaks to children, but it also speaks to parents, to adults, and to anyone who has ever loved an animal and felt that bond leave a lasting mark. It is meant to be read together, slowly, and held close — like the memories it carries.

This is not just a children’s book.

It is a reminder of how love, in its quietest forms, shapes who we become.

A small story, for big hearts.

For parents and educators: Why Luna & Leno matters

Luna & Leno is not only a gentle story — it is an invitation to emotional connection and shared reflection. Research in child development consistently shows that reading together, especially stories with emotional and relational themes, supports not only language development but also empathy, emotional understanding, and social awareness.

Studies indicate that shared reading experiences can increase prosocial behaviors in children — such as kindness, helping, and sensitivity to others’ feelings — particularly when stories invite children to reflect on relationships and emotions. Narrative engagement allows children to encounter emotions and perspectives different from their own, helping them recognize and understand feelings in others, a core component of empathy development.

Experts in child psychology also emphasize that stories provide a safe space for children to explore complex emotions — including attachment, change, and loss — alongside a trusted adult. When reading is shared, children are not simply listening to a story; they are experiencing it within a relationship, which strengthens emotional learning and connection.

Through the quiet bond between Luna and Leno, children (and adults) are gently guided toward themes of care, presence, and emotional continuity. Used at home or in educational settings, Luna & Leno can serve as a starting point for meaningful conversations — not as a lesson, but as a shared moment of attention, warmth, and understanding, supported by research in social and emotional learning.

At present, the book is available only in Romanian.
Additional language editions — including English — are planned and will be released gradually throughout 2026.

Selected references for further reading:

• Research on shared reading and prosocial behavior: National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

• Child Mind Institute — Why Reading to Your Child Matters

• Reach Out and Read — Reading and Social-Emotional Development

• American Academy of Pediatrics — Early relational health and reading together