The Children's Moon

by Judy Cook, Sonia Nadeau (Illustrator)

Overview

In a marriage of science and whimsy, The Children's Moon is a delightful learning resource for home or school and is suitable for children from three to eleven years of age.

OH LOOK, IT'S "THE CHILDREN'S MOON!"

During the day, when you look up at the blue sky, you will see the sun, sure, but wait. What's that? The moon too? The moon and the sun don't often appear together in the sky, but when they do, something special happens. We are inspired. We bask in the glow they create. We dance and play together under the magical light. The Children's Moon reminds us to cherish those precious moments in life that we enjoy with loved ones, and it celebrates the unique bond between young and old. Readers share a day in the park with two adorable characters, Grandma and Sunny, while learning scientific facts about astronauts and the history of moon and space exploration. What will the future bring? Will our children be space travellers? Will humans inhabit other planets? What is the moon made of? What is microgravity? Will scientists be able to harvest fresh water from comets? Astronauts teach us that there are no borders when Earth is viewed from outer space, and that it is important for people all over the world to stay united on our journey to the future.

"The Children's Moon" song is available for download at www.skytap.ca.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781525578052
Publisher:	FriesenPress
Publication date:	04/30/2021
Pages:	52
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.14(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 6 Years

About the Author

Judy Cook is a veteran dancer, arts educator, and children's author, whose original songs and stories have been performed in schools, concert halls, and with symphony orchestras across Canada and the United States. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba and conducts workshops in schools through programs that integrate visual art, storytelling, writing, music, mime and dance. The Children's Moon is her second book where art and science dance together. She is also the author of the award-winning book for children, When Dinosaurs go Dancing. Judy plans to spend her golden years singin' and dancin'.
To learn more about Judy Cook, visit www.skytap.ca.

Editorial Reviews

2021-05-21
A boy learns about the moon and space in this picture book.

Sunny, a blond White child, notices that the moon and sun simultaneously appear in the daytime sky. Grandma says this is called “The Children’s Moon” and “it belongs to…children in the world. People of all ages love to dance together under its magic light.” Sunny dances and Grandma spins in her electric wheelchair. They play a game called “TO THE MOON AND BACK,” and Sunny “blasts off.” The book then switches to nonfiction content, providing information about the moon, astronauts, and more. It features historical events, like the first moon landing, and intriguing facts, including how recycled water is used in space. The work also touches on the moon’s significance in many cultures before returning to Sunny and Grandma. While the boy decides that he wants to visit Mars, he promises to keep Grandma in his heart wherever he travels. The book then presents more educational snippets for young readers. Cook offers an enticing learning experience in an approachable format. The work delivers entertaining tidbits for kids, such as how the Toy Story series’ Buzz Light­year was named after astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Nadeau’s detailed, hand-drawn illustrations add nice character. The artistic, realistic depictions show Sunny, Grandma, and various children enjoying the Children’s Moon. Illustrations also supplement the nonfiction parts, with drawings of the moon and portrayals of people mentioned, including Stephen Hawking.

Combining education and intergenerational fun, this work will appeal to readers of all ages.

Kirkus Reviews