A nonbinary child finds inspiration and self-acceptance by dreaming they are traveling to the moon and planets.
The book opens as an unnamed someone, likely a parent, asks to cut Nande’s hair—to which Nande responds that they like their long hair. The person then asks about letting Nande’s hair grow—to which Nande responds that they like their short hair. Nande, the book explains, didn’t like to be different; Nande just wants to be Nande—and Nande loves the moon, because the moon doesn’t ask questions.
One night, Nande meets the moon (presumably in a dream, although this is left for the reader to interpret), who takes Nande to visit the anthropomorphic planets, each of which shares something in common with Nande. One loves brightness and colors; one loves to travel; another is shy but playful. All are self-accepting, and by the end of the journey, Nande seems more self-confident and at peace, knowing there are others like them.
