Elem. – Moonbeams: A Lullaby of the Phases of the Moon

Bausum, Ann. Moonbeams: A Lullaby of the Phases of the Moon. Little Bee Books. 2020. 978-1-499-81033-2. $17.99. Grades K-3.

The lullaby of the world calling to the moon and the moon calling back is an exquisite read. People and animals all over the world call out to the moon, “What do you see?” and the moon responds in kind with that it sees and the phase that the moon is at. As the moon travels through phases, the callers are never alone, even when the moon is not able to be seen. The callers know that they are never alone, wrapped up in the guiding light and hug of the moon.

THOUGHTS: This swell lullaby of the phases of the moon provides a simple story to young readers. More advanced readers will enjoy the informational portion at the back of the book that is filled with information about the moon itself, phases of the the moon and what they mean, and extended information that can be accessed both online and in print.

Picture Book          Rachel Burkhouse, Otto-Eldred SD