If You Were The Moon

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 12, 2017

Review

A creative and innovative book that combines creativity and factual information on our beloved moon.

The book opens with a young girl telling the moon that she wants to do nothing all day long --just like the moon. The moon responds that it does, in fact, do many things. The book proceeds with the moon explaining all the wonderful things it does. On each spread, a playful, creative response is given on the left page and a more in-depth explanation follows on the right. The illustrations and text are accurate having been reviewed by an astrophysicist before publication. The illustrations that were created using acrylic paint and digital techniques are engaging and warm lending a gentle soothing feeling to the story line. Information on the moon includes the phases of the moon, nocturnal animals and the moon's effect, the tides, and connections with various cultures around the world.

A glossary and further reading page round out this excellent selection. This information picture book is a perfect selection for the classroom, storytime, and as a bedtime story.

Overall Book Score: very good