I absolutely love the nights (and days!) when I see the moon gleaming high above us. There is something so charming and beautiful about seeing the moon positioned high in the sky. My daughter and I will watch for times when it's especially enchanting to let the other one know to go outside and take a look. If you are captivated by the moon, here are a few books that you might want to read.
Do you ever feel like time flies by so quickly? The Moon Remembers is a lovely book that acknowledges the passage of time, while focusing on the beautiful things in our life that stay consistent, like the moon. I wanted to crawl right in this book and experience some of the beautiful nature scenes for myself. The light emanating from each page feels so intentional and cozy.
Written by Melissa Stewart
Illustrated by Jessica Lanan
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2023. Informational. 48 pages.
Melissa Stewart is one of my favorite authors for informational books. She has a talent for keeping her books interesting, engaging, and entertaining. The illustrations in this book are fabulous. Each page takes the reader to a beautiful nature scene where they learn more about how the moon is essential for plant and animal life to thrive. I adore this book!
Edited by Roger Stevens
Illustrated by Ed Boxall
Hereford: Otter-Barry Books, 2019. Informational. 96 pages.
This captivating poetry book is wonderful. It includes poems about the original moon landing, poetry by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Emily Bronte, and many lovely tributes in word and in art. I enjoyed savoring each individual poem. Some made me laugh and others inspired me to think deeper on the beauty the moon provides. It's a beautiful blend of old and new, humorous and thought-provoking.
Written by Hena Khan
Illustrated by Saffa Khan
San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2020. Picture Book.
If you are looking for a beautiful bedtime story to read with a child, this one should be on your list. In the beginning of the book, the parents have a tiny baby. With the turn of each page, the daughter is growing older. Her parents focus on the joy and newfound capabilities their daughter has in each new stage. The illustrations feel so personal and warm. I love the vibrant colors and beautiful message of love and familial acceptance.
Written by Patricia Storms
Illustrated by Milan Pavlovic
Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press, 2019. Picture Book.
If you were the moon, what would you wish for? The water-colored illustrations in this book tell what others have wished for, and inspired me to think of my own wishes for happiness. It's a beautiful book about kindness and compassion. Reading this book with a child would be a fun starting point to lead to other activities: you could talk about feelings for others, writing simple sentences, and making your own watercolor designs.
By E. B. Goodale
New York: Clarion Books, 2023. Picture Book.
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