Skip to main content

If You Like...The Moon

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.

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.

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. 






Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Review: Faker

Faker By Gordon Korman New York: Scholastic Press, 2024. Fiction. 214 pages. 12-year-old Trey is used to starting over at a new school -- he has the routine perfectly memorized: make new friends, introduce his dad to the wealthy parents of his new friends, and "Houdini" themselves out of there before they get caught running their latest scam. Trey's dad is a master con artist, and Trey has just been promoted to full-partner. Their new scheme for the next big score brings them to the affluent suburb of Boxelder, TN where Trey's dad has cooked up a fake electric car company for investors to buy into. The only problem is that Trey is starting to grow tired of moving around and never putting down roots, especially after forming a fast friendship with Logan and developing a crush on Kaylee, a socially conscious girl in his class. As Trey longs for a normal life, is there any way he can convince his dad to get out of the family business? Gordon Korman is a perennial favorit...

You Need to Read: Percy Jackson

I was a kid myself when  The Lightning Thief  by Rick Riordan was published, and it didn't take long for the Percy Jackson series to take the world by storm. Being the son of a Poseidon, Percy Jackson has some unique challenges as a half-blood. Here's some books that I think could've helped Percy when he was on his adventures trying to save the world: Greeking Out: Heroes and Olympians Written by Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes Illustrated by Javier Espila Washington D.C.: National Geographic, 2024. Informational. 191 pages. Percy, I know Chiron did a good job teaching you about mythology in Latin class, but this book is sure to be good to have on hand while you're traveling across the United States. Greeking Out  is written in a kid-friendly voice with vivid illustrations and a sometimes-snarky tone (much like Percy himself). It also presents real-life creatures and places along with the information about Greek mythology. The Homework Squad's ADHD Guide to School S...

Display: Flowers

The Language of Flowers Written by Shyala Smith Illustrated by Aaron Paul Asis United Kingdom: Lantana Publishing Ltd., 2024. Picture Book. Juhi loves helping her Appa sell flowers to the local community. In Appa's flower shop, Juhi knows the language of love--lilies for affection, irises for hugs and kisses. She knows the language of faith--frangipani for full moon days, red hibiscus for the temple. She knows the language of celebration--daffodils for the newborn, peonies for a birthday cake. But when her Appa tells her that her favorite customer has passed away, she does not know the language of grief. While Appa makes a bouquet of lilies and orchids to bring to Mr. Potter's funeral, Juhi decides to make him one final bouquet of her own. Which flowers will she choose to remember a man who was always so full of life? --Publisher The Weedflower Written by Elizabeth Davaze Illustrated by Marianne Ferrer Toronto; Berkeley, CA: Owlkids Books, 2024. Picture Book.  A modern schoolya...