I Took the Moon for a Walk gets 4 Stars {picture book}

It's been a big week for the moon here in America.  A Solar Eclipse is basically the moon in all of it's glory blocking out the big show-off aka the sun.  Here in Arizona we got a whopping 63% solar eclipse coverage, but a few of my siblings were in 100% coverage for the solar eclipse took some great pictures and had a spectacular experience they say.  

With the moon being the cool kid as of late, I figured it was only appropriate to share this fun picture book. 

I Took the Moon for a Walk by Carolyn Curtis and Alison Jay is a sweet picture book with flowery language about a boy that takes the moon for a walk aka how the moon moves across the sky.

I Took the Moon for a Walk gets 4 out of 5 stars in my book review.  I thought the pictures were great, and I loved the extra information about the moon and the plants and animals that are nocturnal.  It wasn't until I read the back of this book that there are plants that are nocturnal.  The rhyming words give this book a good rhythm, and the descriptive language would make this book an excellent choice for a 3rd grade class (b/c they learn about the moon, space, sun, planets,etc.) Six Traits Word Choice writing lesson.  

To be honest, there isn't anything that I didn't like about this book.  I felt it was a nice book; but it wasn't as spectacular as the eclipse was for some.  I'm not sure 1st grade and under would appreciate the descriptive language and therefore struggle to get into the story.  They may even find it difficult to understand.  Though, older than 3rd grade would think this book is a bit childish.  Therefore, the small target audience makes this book a bit difficult to rave about. 

Overall, it's a sweet story that could be a good addition to your collection if you study the moon.  However, it isn't something I'd rush out to buy. 

Happy Sweet and Almost Lyrical reading! 

I Took the Moon for a Walk by Carolyn Curtis
Rating: 4/5 stars
Best For: 7 - 8 year olds, 2nd and 3rd grade.
Worth a Check Out: Yes, check it out.
Buy It or Not: Not.
Read Aloud: If learning about moons and space this could be a fun one, along with How to Catch a Star 
Lesson Ideas: Moon, Rhyming, Personification


I received this book from Myrick Marketing in exchange for my review and honest opinion.  All of my thoughts, opinions, and words are my own.