I was given the opportunity to receive a free copy of The Moon Shines Down by the late Margaret Wise Brown from Thomas Nelson Publishers. I chose to receive and review this book because I have three children who love books!
This book was in hiding for more than 50 years, and was only recently discovered. When it was found, it was much too short for immediate publication. So, Laura Minchew (a children's book publisher and fan of Brown's) wrote additional verses to complete the book.
Some of the verses flowed more freely than others. Which made me wonder which ones were written by Brown, and which ones were written by Minchew? Overall the book has a lovely theme. Children all over the world fall asleep each night with the same moon shining down upon them.
With seven countries and the ocean mentioned, parents can take the opportunity to discuss various topics such as geography, language, culture, etc...
Linda Bleck is an amazingly talented illustrator. In fact, the illustrations were our family's favorite part of this book. Before reading the book, we took the time to look over each page, admire the illustrations, and search for the koala (often hidden) on the page.
Even though I do not believe this book is Brown's best work, we did enjoy reading it together, and will again I am certain.
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