City Moon
City Moon by Rachael Cole, published by Random House Children’s Books on September 19, 2017, is an illustrated bedtime story that captures the gentle exploration of a little boy and his mother as they embark on a nighttime walk to find the moon. This 40-page book features soothing text and vibrant collage-style illustrations, making it an engaging read for young children who are fascinated by the moon and the world around them.
In this story, the little boy’s curiosity leads him to ask simple questions about the moon, while his mother provides patient and thoughtful answers. As they stroll through their neighborhood, the moon plays hide-and-seek behind buildings and clouds, creating a whimsical atmosphere. The narrative culminates in a tender moment when the moon finally reveals itself, and the boy, feeling sleepy, is lifted into his mother’s arms as she gently reminds him that it is time for bed. This edition offers a delightful blend of family themes and city life, perfect for bedtime reading.
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A little boy and his mother take a nighttime walk to search for the moon in this Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor book. Gentle and keenly observed, this bedtime story is sure to appeal to fans of Kevin Henkes’s Kitten’s First Full Moon and young children who find the moon fascinating.
Soothing text and hip, colorful collage style illustrations create a nighttime story that follows a little boy and his Mama as they walk around their neighborhood looking for the moon. As the elusive moon plays peek-a-boo behind buildings and clouds, the little boy asks simple questions about it, and his Mama patiently answers every one. When finally the moon appears—bright and white and round and glowing—the mama and her boy stop and wait for it to disappear again. The moonlit walk continues until the boy yawns and Mama lifts him into her arms and whispers, “it is time for bed.”
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