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#TheDayMoonandEarthHadanArgument #NetGalley
I am unsure if this book is truly intended for children, or if it's just a more adult book with juvenile drawings. I say this right off the bat because there were about 2 noticeable moments that I knew would go right over kids' heads. The whole premise of the story is a bit too advanced for kids, as well. For context, the premise is a couple, Moon and Earth, have an argument. Moon leaves to go find another partner, but doesn't find any planet quite as perfect as Earth, and they get back together again.
Now, these notes do not mean that I didn't enjoy this book. I actually really liked it! I thought that the details and colors of the drawings were interesting, and there were some parts that made me chuckle. I also thought that the idea was cleanly executed, and the plot was easy to comprehend.
In a nutshell, I personally had a great time reading this book, I am just unsure about the age group for which it is intended.
Given that I was reading this right before the solar eclipse, it felt very fitting to read about an argument between the moon and the earth. The story is a neat concept and the artwork is very simple but effective. I enjoyed how each planet was presented with some quick facts - nothing too overwhelming - and that those facts were what pushed Moon to keep exploring the solar system to find their new home.
The one thing that I found was missing was a glimpse into what it was like for Earth while Moon was off finding a new friend. I'm sure that there were things that would have made Earth regret the fight too and to be willing to take Moon back when he came around.
All in all, this would be a fun bedtime read that could be used to explore the solar system and how all of the planets work together in their very specific ways to keep things turning the way they need to.
Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy! Read this on solar eclipse day and it’s such a fun read. Great story and also some fun facts about the moon and solar system at the end!
The Day Moon and Earth Had An Argument by David Duff is a cute Children’s book with a mix of fun and information.
The Moon and Earth have an argument and Moon storms off. The book is cute and I love the way it gives The Earth, The Moon, and the other planets in the Solar System personalities. This is a quick story but a great length to keep little ones both entertained but engaged. It also gives the opportunity to discuss how the Moon and Earth were feeling and use that in regards to a child’s feelings. The book was cute creative and fun.
The illustrations are bright and fun.
I found this quite interesting, I mean it talks about the planets which is a plus but I never saw the planets having an emotion and characteristics that makes them feel more human. I also love the pictures they are perfect and I absolutely love the knowledge from each picture. Over all this is a great book to read to your children. I 100% recommend especially if your teaching them about our galaxy. I would say universe but there's a lot more out there we have yet to discover maybe one day.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was so cute and the illustrations were so amazing. This was a very fun read with the kids and this will be a great book for kids. The beautiful colorful illustrations are just so wonderful.