Moonbeams: A Lullaby of the Phases of the Moon
“I see the moon. Can the moon see me? / Tell me, half moon, what do you see?” Page spreads anchored by this repeated refrain with slight variations to accommodate changes in the moon’s appearance (e.g, new moon, crescent moon, growing moon, round moon, etc.) are paired with rhyming quatrains that tell more about the moon while placing its appearance in a specific geographic setting or context. “Although a half seems to appear, / you view a quarter of my sphere, / I cast my glitter on the ocean / riding waves of soothing motion.” Inviting, beautifully composed illustrations in warm hues show landmarks and landscapes from around the world referenced in the narrative (e.g., Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, Mongolian plains, coast of Greece, etc.). End matter of this elegant picture book includes information about the moon and lunar cycle, a glossary, and further reading, as well as a personal note from Wisconsin author Bausum. ©2021 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Kyung Eun Han
Wisconsin author
Ann Bausum grew up in Lexington, Virginia. She moved to Wisconsin to attend Beloit College. She currently lives in Janesville.
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-7
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Global Perspective
Space/Astronomy
Stories in Rhyme
Diversity subject:
Multicultural General
Publisher:
Little Bee
Publish Year: 2020
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781499810332
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Bausum