Book
Calling for the moon
Record details
- ISBN: 9781478879589 (hardcover)
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Physical Description:
print
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 30 cm - Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Reycraft Books, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| Language Note: | Translated from the Chinese. |
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| Subject: | Mid-autumn Festival -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Moon -- Juvenile fiction Picture books Picture books for children |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at University College of the North Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pas Campus Library | PZ 7.1 .W9 C365 2022 (Text) | 58500001156611 | UCNPicture | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2022 September #2
A child awaits the return of her dad during a big celebration. As this Chinese import (translation uncredited) begins, it's the Mid-Autumn Festival, and everyone is getting ready. Grandpa crafts a lantern that resembles a jade rabbit, Grandma makes mooncakes, and Mom cooks a tasty traditional meal. While they prepare, Yueyue wonders if Dad will come back today. "Dad said he would come back when the moon was the roundest." So it must be today, the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival. As night falls and festivities commence, still Yueyue waits. When the moon hides behind clouds, impatience turns to worry. Yueyue cannot see the moon anywhere. "Moon, come out. Come out now!" she cries. But the moon remains concealed. Will Dad really come home tonight if the moon is missing? Mom reminds Yueyue, who is named after the moon, that she is the "biggest and roundest moon" in her parents' hearts. And ultimately, Dad (and the moon) comes back. This is a well-paced story of waiting, worries, and reassurance. Meng's painterly illustrations complement Wu's narrative beats. Spreads in dynamic perspectives bring visual interest to the calming, earthy palette of primarily tans and browns. The setting is not specified, but the community is cued as Chinese. (This book was reviewed digitally.) As soft and reassuring as moonlight. (Picture book. 3-7) Copyright Kirkus 2022 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2022 November
Copyright 2022 School Library Journal.PreS-Gr 2â Yueyue impatiently awaits the return of her father, which was promised to be when the moon is "the roundest of the whole year." She asks each family member, "Are you sure he will come back?" until she makes her way outside to see the moon herself. Children with lanterns nearby are excited to celebrate China's Mid-Autumn Festival, but when the bright yellow moon disappears behind some clouds, Yueyue grows weary and anxious. She desperately searches for the hidden moon along a trail, hoping to get closer to it as she ascends a mountain. "Moon come out. Come out now!" she calls as she slowly gives up hope for her father's return. Yueyue's cries are interrupted by her mother as they make their way back home. During their walk, readers learn that Yueyue's name means moonâ"Yes, you're our moon," her mother shares. Upon their arrival back home, they are greeted by a surpriseâher father. From the watercolor details of the moon and whimsical fields to Yueyue's worried facial expressions, this colorful picture book depicts the mood of the story and its main character perfectly.VERDICT A simple but touching, story about family and the bond between father and daughter. This would make a fine read-aloud in an elementary library or classroom setting.âKerra Mazzariello
