How The Moon Regained Her Shape

by Janet Ruth Heller, Ben Hodson (Illustrator)

Overview

A delightful story, influenced by Native American folktales, that emphasizes building self-confidence and understanding the phases of the moon. After the sun insults her, the moon gets very upset and disappears. With the help of her friends, the moon gains more self-confidence each day until she is back to her full size. The Creative Minds section explains the phases of the moon and also includes moon crafts and games.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780976494348
Publisher:	Arbordale Publishing
Publication date:	02/20/2006
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	660L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

This simply written book is an excellent example of how to help children understand and overcome bullying. Self-esteem is positively addressed in a strong, delightful tale. When the sun bullies the moon until the moon does not feel good about herself and becomes very small, it is time for action. Fortunately, a comet helps her. Through a visit to earth, the moon learns how an artist, some rabbits, and a hundred women depend on her light and want her to return to fullness. At the end of this earthly visit, the moon has regained her pride and sets out to shine again. However, from that point forward, she continues to shrink to smallness when she is insulted and then back to fullness when she regains her strength. This unique way to explain moon phases has long been part of Native American folklore. Fantastic artwork covers the pages with layered paper illustrations dressed in Native American design and colors. Endpapers contain extra information about moon phases and observations. Teachers and readers can check Sylvan Dell's website for kid-friendly astronomy sites that extend the material in this book. The book is sure to be checked out many times, so make it a part of the elementary classrooms and libraries. 2006, Sylvan Dell Publishing, Ages 6 to 10.
—Nancy Garhan Attebury

Children's Literature