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I Took the Moon for a Walk [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Carolyn Curtis (Author), Alison Jay (Illustrator) "I took the Moon for a walk last night ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd; New Ed edition (24 Jan 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1841488038
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841488035
  • Product Dimensions: 26.4 x 21 x 0.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 20,472 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'I Took the Moon for a Walk is ideal for shared reading, or sampling the pleasures of verse and imaginative language in the classroom, at key stage 1. In a magical adventure, a little boy walks across a rural landscape, the moon beside him, with neighbourhood dogs supplying a choir. Moon's-eye, and worm's-eye perspectives free the viewer to roll, bowl, rise, fall and float effortlessly with the main participants. Surreal and serene, the distinctive illustrations have a folk art quality, with the medium creating crackle-glazed surfaces and sensuous colour. The book includes a reference section about the moon, nocturnal animals and flowers.' --Times Educational Supplement

'When the day has ended and everyone else has gone to sleep, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure, accompanied by his friend, the Moon. Their unusual walk is described in lyrical verse and at the end of the poem, readers can discover all kinds of facts about the passage of the moon through the sky and its influence on our lives.' --Junior Education

'Alison Jay's exquisite oil paint illustrations have a cracked varnish effect that give this book a hauntingly beautiful quality and the detail in the pictures will keep your little ones spellbound for hours.' --NHS Mother & Child


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Lyrically written and beautifully illustrated, this memorable moonlight journey will leave all who read it marvelling at the serene beauty of the world at night. Following the magical adventure of a young boy who goes exploring with his friend, the Moon, I Took the Moon for a Walk combines lyrical verse with detailed illustrations, creating a dramatic backdrop for this imaginative journey. Readers can also discover all kinds of facts about the passage of the moon through the sky and its influence on our li
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4.0 out of 5 stars Stories as they should be..., 11 Feb 2006
This review is from: I Took the Moon for a Walk (Hardcover)
Very rarely do you come across a piece of children’s literature which is as exquisite as this. This simple yet highly imaginative tale relates the story of a little boy who takes his evening stroll hand-in-hand with the moon. Not only are the full-page illustrations delightful but they are accompanied by a few lines per page - just the right amount of text for little ones! More importantly, the story itself is composed of some of the most lyrical children’s poetry that I have come across. When combined, the pictures and verse create a gentle, whimsical tale that is perfect as the last story before lights out. My one year old adores it for the visuals and the rhythm whilst the older children love it for the beautiful imagery and delightful fantasy. This is children’s literature at its very best.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful poem, beautiful book, 17 Jun 2009
By Lesley Harding (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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I first got this book from the library and my 17month old daughter loved it so much I have now bought it. It is a beautiful poem about a little boy walking through the night with the moon. The illustrations are wonderful, with lots of detail for toddlers to point out. It has really helped with my daughter's vocabulary.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book, 9 Sep 2007
This is a beautiful book about a little boy who goes for a walk with the moon. The beautiful illustrations capture the boy's walk perfectly showing the big round full moon following the boy on his walk and all the way home again. Lovely section at the end too discussing the phases of the moon and all the flora and fauna which come out at night.
Beautiful - my son loves it.
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