This is a children's book that I read to my twin boys. This book was a cute, and I loved it so much. I liked the pictures, and the pictures are like water coloring pictures. The message in this book was so great. This book is all about a mother chickadees teaches her kids that she will always loved them no matter where they are. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (CrissCross AppleSauce) or author (Sara Simon) via NetGalley, so I can give honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

The watercolours in this children's book make it worthwhile even if the type setting is less than ideal. For the art alone I would buy this book.
Our story is simple and cute. Here we meet a mother and her baby chickadees. As the babies grow up and move away she tells them to look at the moon, as she will be too, and they will all be sharing the same moon each night. A nice little truth that applies to anyone, anywhere in the world. The simplicity of it is likely to be understood by even a toddler; and it may have them looking for the moon in the sky at any given time (maybe in their life if the book makes a big enough impression). I also liked the inclusion of at least one chickadee that doesn't go on to marry and have more little chickadees. As a childless woman this little nod is quite important to me. I believe it's important that children know they have options in their lives and it doesn't have to be marriage and babies for everyone.
Let's talk about the biggest flaw of this book, and maybe no one else will really care but it stood out like a sore thumb to me. The typesetting. This book uses a nice serif font that is easy to read and would be good for kids who are learning to read. Except for one huge change. A white glow effect has been put on the black text. Now I know that it's because on the watercolours they were probably having trouble with readability. But a glow? What is this the 1980's? And what about the science that fonts with glows around them are distracting and hard to read. It completely removes this children's book from a level 1 or 2 reader's possible repertoire which I find very disappointing. Additionally it adds a lot of noise to the beautiful watercolour pages. I have to say, personally, shame on the illustrator, author, publisher, etc. for thinking this was a good 'solution' to their legibility concerns. I can think of half a dozen better ways to deal with legibility than to junk up the page with 'glowing' text. Now again, I realize most people won't care or maybe even notice; but as a past Art Director/Graphic Designer I just can't get over it. Good thing the watercolours are so pretty. They almost distract enough from this faux pas.
Overall this is a cute little story that would be perfect for anyone whose parent(s) or guardian live far away, or travel for work.
Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.

A softly beautiful and well illustrated story that shows what every mother wants her children to know--that while she will always love them, she must let them go to be who they are meant to be.
I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Independent Publishers Group/CrissCross AppleSauce via NetGalley. Thank you!

The star of The Chickadees and the Moon above, by Sara A. Simon, is definitely the beautiful water color illustrations. But the lovely art is well-accompanied by a sweet, simple, touching story of motherhood and love and home, that will surely make a sweet baby shower gift or bedtime read-aloud book for many readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and CrissCross AppleSauce for the advance review copy!

~ Thanks to NetGalley and Independent Publishers Group / CrissCross AppleSauce for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review ~

A wonderful book with lush imagery and a heartwarming message. So often I see parents forget that the ultimate goal of parenting is to help their children grow into good, independent individuals; it's almost as if they think that separation means they can't still be united as a family. "The Chickadees and the Moon Above" is a beautiful reminder that distance doesn't matter as long as the love is there.

Once I have children of my own, this will definitely be among the books that I will read to them before bed.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. A cute story about a chickadee family and what happens when they leave the nest.

What a sweet cute story! The watercolor drawings are beautiful and calming. This is the perfect book to help your little ones relax. Thank you Independent Publishers Group via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Having read hundreds of children’s books over the years, I must say I was confused y this storyline. Even though it’s supposed to be about the little birdies leaving the nest, that’s all there is. Don’t believe many children would connect to this family story. The focus seems to be about birdies leaving so they could be their best. Kids this young should have stories lighthearted and fun.
I received an advanced reader copy for free from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

As a mother, there is not much you can relate to more than the thought of your kids growing up and leaving the nest, and mother chickadee is no different. This is the age old story of children growing up and moving away, but nightly looking at the moon to remember home. This tale was truly brought to life with the watercolor illustrations that seemed to capture every feeling of the story. While I felt as though the story itself is one that has been told in many forms for generations, The Chickadees and the Moon Above was a cozy feel good book for a nice winter day with my daughter.

Thank you to Independent Publishers Group and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review

A beautiful children’s book about a mother chickadee who watches her children grow up. Even though the chicks have left their mother's nest, they remember what she told them and gaze at the moon at night, reassured that she is gazing at it too. The illustrations are soft, whimsical and lend an ethereal quality to the author’s words. A perfect book for Mother’s Day. The only fault I can find with it is that perhaps it ended too abruptly. I would have loved to have seen her children return to their mother with young ones, to show a continuity of life and that Mother’s beliefs are influencing the next generation.

<i>arc provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review</i>

This was absolutely precious and I loved every single page.

The watercolour style art kept my attention and had this almost calm and peaceful quality to it. I think this sweet little story about Mother Chickadee and her three babies will be an excellent story to read to kids before bed.

I loved this and I think kids and parents alike will love it too!!

5/5 ⭐️

A sweet little story about a mother's love and encouragement to her children to be the best they can me. A simple but straightforward message.