A picture book series by Bobby Chawin Luna in her star pajamas smiles next to Tilo, a turquoise bird, under a starry sky.

Luna and the Guardians of the Caribbean

Glowing Caribbean bedtime adventures about the everyday fears of childhood.

Bobby Chawin · ages 4 to 8 · English and Spanish

The books

About the series

Luna lives in Bahía Estrella, a seaside town where the nights are full of stars. In each book she faces a fear that many children know well, together with Tilo, a chatty turquoise bird, and the wisdom of Abuela Licha.

The series is written in Spanish and English, for reading aloud at bedtime with children ages 4 to 8.

Meet the characters

Luna pulls her star blanket up to her nose, with her stuffed bunny beside her. The heroine

Luna

She climbs trees and swims through the waves, but when the light goes out she pulls the blanket up to her nose. Many children will see themselves in her.

Tilo, a turquoise bird, appears at the window while Luna sits up in surprise. The messenger

Tilo

A turquoise bird, official messenger, expert flyer and almost always an excellent lander. He arrives with a star emergency and plenty of laughs.

Abuela Licha points at the night sky while Luna listens from her bed. The grandmother

Abuela Licha

She always knows what to say at bedtime. “A shadow looks giant when we forget to look at the light.”

A magical world to discover

Luna among flowers smiles at a golden light in a magical valley while Tilo flies above her.

A portal carries Luna from Bahía Estrella to an archipelago of floating islands, waterfalls and a mysterious valley that needs its light back.

Color Luna and Tilo!

Coloring page of Luna and Tilo

A free printable coloring page.

Questions and answers

What ages is the Luna series for?

The books are written for children ages 4 to 8 and are designed to be read aloud by an adult at bedtime.

Is the series available in Spanish and English?

Yes. Book 1 exists as two editions, "Luna y la estrella perdida" in Spanish and "Luna and the Lost Star" in English, each in paperback and Kindle.

Do the books need to be read in order?

No. Each book tells a complete story about one fear, so children can start with any of them.

Where can I buy the books?

On Amazon in paperback and Kindle, and as signed paperbacks directly from this website when available.

Hear first about Book 2

One short letter a month: new books, behind-the-scenes notes and free printables. Get Luna's coloring page as a welcome gift.