Thursday, July 25, 2019

Music for Mister Moon by Philip C. Stead - ADVISABLE

Music for Mister Moon by Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Erin E. Stead. PICTURE BOOK. Neal Porter Books (Holiday House), 2019. $19. 978082344160

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

Harriet Henry wants to play her cello, but not for anyone, just for herself. So, when an owl outside her window interrupts with its hooting she throws a teacup at it, knocking the moon from the sky. The moon is friendly, and the two of them visit places in the town the moon would like to experience. 

I'm sure there's a message or a meaning I'm not seeing - it's a bit absurd and unpredictable, however, it's also sweet and charming. The illustrations are soft like a dream, and the story is too.

Lisa Librarian

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