PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: Moon! Earth's Best Friend by Stacy McAnulty


ABOUT THE BOOK

From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, Moon! Earth's Best Friend is a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon—told from the perspective of the moon itself.

Meet Moon! She's more than just a rock—she’s Earth’s rock, her best friend she can always count on. Moon never turns her back on her friend (literally: she's always facing Earth with the same side!). These two will stick together forever. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Moon in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.

REVIEW

 Moon! Earth's Best Friend is an entertaining way to share facts about the moon with young readers/listeners. Moon is the narrator, telling us about her relationship to Earth as well as her personal characteristics.  Moon shares with readers facts about her size, being a natural satellite, and how she influences the earth through gravity. I especially enjoyed the part about Earth and Moon playing the 'game' of eclipse.  Lewis's adorable illustrations beautifully complement the light, informative text.  Earth and Moon truly look like pals who enjoy each other's company.  The two truths and a myth questions at the end of the book adds a fun interactive element and the additional information is intriguing (I had no idea the moon had so many different names).  A wonderful resource for teachers, and a fun book to read with young listeners.

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  1. Karin LarsonJune 19, 2019 at 9:45 AM

    Looking forward to reading this book. It sounds wonderful. Congratulations, Stacy and Stevie!

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