Max and the Tag-Along Moon
Max and the Tag-Along Moon by Floyd Cooper is a beautifully illustrated children’s book published by Penguin on March 10, 2015. This 32-page edition, presented in English, explores the special bond between a grandson and his grandfather as they navigate the emotions of parting. The story follows Max, who is reassured by his grandpa that the moon will accompany him on his journey home, creating a sense of wonder and connection.
Readers will find a gentle narrative that captures themes of family, imagination, and the natural world. As Max experiences the moon’s presence during his car ride, he grapples with the uncertainty of its disappearance behind clouds, reflecting the feelings of love and reassurance that come from familial ties. The lush illustrations enhance the storytelling, inviting children to engage with the magic of the moon and the warmth of their relationships.
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Experience the wonder of the moon following you home with a Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator! Great for Father’s Day and Grandparent’s Day!
Max loves his grandpa. When they must say good-bye after a visit, Grandpa promises Max that the moon at Grandpa’s house is the same moon that will follow him all the way home. On that swervy-curvy car ride back to his house, Max watches as the moon tags along. But when the sky darkens and the moon disappears behind clouds, he worries that it didn’t follow him home after all. Where did the moon go—and what about Grandpa’s promise?
Floyd Cooper received the Coretta Scott King Award for The Blacker the Berry, three Coretta Scott King Honors for Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea, Meet Danitra Brown, and I Have Heard of a Land, and an NAACP image award. In Max and the Tag-Along Moon, his lush paintings perfectly capture the wonder of the moon, the love between grandfather and grandson, and that feeling of magic every child experiences when the moon follows him home..
“Coretta Scott King Award–winning Cooper has created a gentle, comforting story that will reassure children that those who love us are always with us.”
—Booklist
“Cooper uses his signature style to illustrate both the landscape–sometimes viewed from the car windows or reflected in the vehicle’s mirror–and the expressive faces of his characters. Coupled with the story’s lyrical text, this is a lovely mood piece. A quiet, warm look at the bond between grandfather and grandson.”
—Kirkus Reviews
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