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I see the moon -
written by Kathi Appelt ; illustrated by Debra Reid Jenkins.
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans, c1997.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Reading Measurement Programs:
Accelerated Reader
Interest Level Lower Grade
Book Level 1.7
Accelerated Reader Points 0.5
Reviews:
- Shelley Townsend-Hudson (Booklist, March 15, 1997 (Vol. 93, No. 14))
Starting with a line from a famous nursery rhyme, this original lullaby poetically describes a child falling asleep. In a tiny boat adrift in swirling waves, a frightened, lonely little girl with an angelically sweet face wonders whether anyone knows she is all alone at sea. But as she views images that speak of the presence of God--the loving face of the full moon, the stars, the dove that flies toward the shore--she is comforted. The illustrations are somber but appropriately peaceful, their subdued hues creating a sleepy-time setting for the text. Jenkins' use of delicate gold leaf to outline the stars, waves, and wind lends a rich luminosity to the paintings that aptly conveys the wonder a child might feel in the presence of the mystery of God. Category: For the Young. 1997, Eerdmans, $15. Ages 3-5.Deborah Stevenson (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, May 1997 (Vol. 50, No. 9))
A little girl adrift on the sea in her tiny boat is helped back to safety by moonlight, starlight, providential wind, and a guiding dove. After contemplating the power that assists her ("Who told the wind to fill up my sail?"), she realizes that "it's God who's with me wherever I go." Kids will probably find the literal level of the story a bit confusing-what's a little kid doing alone on a boat anyway?-so adult assistance will be required to explain the larger point. The tetrameter couplets are appropriately simple and make good use of the repeated questions, but the rhythm and phrasing are inclined to be awkward; readers-aloud tempted by the opening "I see the moon and the moon sees me" to maintain the jaunty tempo of the song will be forced to abandon ship quickly. The art is luminescent pastel highlighted with gold leaf, which is a little on the gift-wrappy side but nonetheless possesses a glittery charm. Despite the flaws, this would make a nice if sentimental theological bedtime read for kids accustomed to the metaphor. Ad--Additional book of acceptable quality for collections needing more material in the area. Reviewed from galleys (c) Copyright 1997, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois. 1997, Eerdmans, [24p], $15.00. Ages 3-6 yrs. Subjects:
- Children's poetry, American.
Moon--Poetry.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | PS3551.P5578 I2 1997 |
96033232 |
811/.54 |
0802851185 (alk. paper) 9780802851185 |