librarydreams's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is beautifully illustrated! I love how Lin doesn't outline the characters, rather letting the yellow stars on their black clothes define the shape of their bodies. While the introduction to the phases of the moon is subtle, the double page spread of the shrinking mooncake provides a stunning visual. The rhythm of Lin's writing is reminiscent of traditional stories and folk tales.
leasummer's review against another edition
4.0
This is a sweet picture book about how the moon gets from full to new based on the author’s imagination. Very cute.
rc211's review against another edition
Story and illustrations tell a great story of a child’s use of their imagination and at the same time educating its readers about the phases of the moon. Great book for parents and children to learn together.
alexao's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
internationalkris's review against another edition
4.0
I especially loved all that use of black - elegant!
emilybriano's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect for explaining the phases of the moon to little ones (just don't forget to bake your own mooncake!)
alysoninthelibrary's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful! A little girl spreads shining crumbs through the book, creating stars. Inspired by the Chinese Moon Festival!
afro8921's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the mix of Chinese celebrations with the lunar cycle of the moon. The illustrations are beautiful and vivid, perfectly complimenting the text of the story. Great story for one on one reading.
heatherbermingham's review against another edition
3.0
I love, love, love Grace Lin's middle grade books, but this one didn't strike me quite as hard. It is, however, absolutely beautiful - I love the black backgrounds and the way the stars on the black pajamas almost blend right into those backgrounds - and I do think it would make for a nice way to introduce the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes, etc. to kids. I wish the author's note about the Mid-Autumn Festival had been a page in the actual book rather than on the dust jacket where I think a child - and even some adults - are a lot less likely to see it.
rryep's review against another edition
5.0
**Magic Realism, Family - Mother & Daughter
+biPOC characters (main)
+biPOC author
+Note from Author
+biPOC characters (main)
+biPOC author
+Note from Author