What a lovely little picture book! The drawings are absolutely gorgeous, and the story is sweet and wholesome. Perfect for reading to a young child in your life.

3,5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.
This was a very cute bonding story between a child and a grandparent. The illustrations were beautiful.

This is a charming book about the adventures of a young boy named Emilio and his abuelo. Perfect for children aged 5 to 10 years old. The illustrations are well done and beautifully captured the love between the two characters. 5 out of 5.

Thank you NetGalley for providing an e-arc of this book.

As a Puerto Rican, whose name is Emilia, who spent nights staring up at the moon and stars with her Abuelo - this book really hit home for me. Some of my favorite childhood memories are late night swims with my family, and this book really captures the magic of those moments. I also love how this book captures the imagination of a child. That instead of being scared of the shadows in the night, turning them into animals on this journey to meet the moon. The artwork was cute without being overwhelming to the actual story. I would recommend this book to any child.

I really enjoyed how beautiful the book was. It was a cute story and had lots of pieces that I think would engage your littles.

4 stars

A beautiful tale of a boy's (Emilio) holidays visiting his Grandfather (Abuelo). The story was simple but very touching, an adventure to visit the moon (sort of ..). The illustrations were an absolute delight and added so much to the story.

Emilio loves his abuelo (grandfather) who lives in the woods. He likes to dine with him by the light of the lantern on the table crafted by abuelo and loves to listen to his stories in the dark. On one full moon night when Emilio casually asks if the moon has a face that they can't see, abuelo remarks the moon has many faces. Then he quizzes Emilio if he would like to go to the moon.

"Can Abuelo and he just walk like that to the moon taking a backpack"?, wonders Emilio. Go on a simple, feel-good adventure in this little book that portrays a beautiful bond between a grandchild and a grandfather, rendered even more special with gorgeous illustrations by Ana Sender.

Really gorgeous. I love a grandparent story that doesn't have a cheesy rhyme scheme. The relationship between the two is beautiful, and the writing is poetic. Nice and short, with moody green illustrations.

Thank you for the ARC. I will purchase for my library.

I loved the artwork for this! And it takes me back to my own childhood of spending summers with family. My only one gripe is that the story didn’t circle back to a tiger and a bear, but rather a monkey and an elephant. I thought the tiger and bear illustration was one of the best in the whole book.

How To Reach the Moon was the most charming and enjoyable picture book about spending time with a loved one who helps us appreciate our environment, our planet, and the moon. I loved the details in the artwork, down to the speckles and pink hue of grandpa’s bald spot. To spend the night underneath the stars after swimming with the moon is one of the best ways to spend a summer’s night. To learn from an elder is a cherished memory. It’s wonderful to read a story with Spanish-speaking characters.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks Netgally for the arc

The art was beautiful and the story was cute i loved it. The grandfather grandson relationship was so good

A very cute story with pretty illustrations. I loved reading this story it was very cute and I loved the illustrations that go along with it.

A huge thank you to Amazon Crossing Kids and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I read this book as an ebook through NetGalley, and I am hoping this is just a result of the digitization of the book but the test was incredibly hard to read. So much so that I accidentally skipped past the first page without realizing there was text on it until I went back to look at the artwork of the train and realized there was words on the bridge ("When summer comes, Emilio travels by train to his abuelo's house..."). The art truly is beautiful - which is why I flipped back to look at the art again. Several times I ended up just sitting there for a full minute after reading the text just gazing at the intricate details on each page.

When it ended, I did wish there was more to the story. It felt like there was going to be some sort of explanation about the moon but there wasn't. I just really wanted it to keep going!

Thanks NetGalley and Amazon Crossing Kids for the ARC. I’m very happy to find another Spanish author in the collection.

This lovely book is a must read! The powerful and sweet relationship between grandfather and grandson having fun in the outdoors feels real.
It shares enjoyment and respect for nature and quality time. I love how cozy and emotional it feels. The large vibrant illustrations go perfectly with the story pace. A children book that will be appreciate by any age. Excellent done!

A story about a boy named Emilio spending his summer vacation with his Abuelo, who lives in the forest, and an adventure they go on to the moon.

This book's illustration style is distinct and beautiful, and I especially appreciated the unique angles and perspectives the illustrator included throughout the book, which added a mysterious and quiet mood to the book that brought you into the story. My preschooler especially liked the picture of Emilio imagining that he and his grandfather are different animals on their hike and wanted to spend a lot of extra time looking at it.

The book had a lyrical writing style - which isn't always the easiest thing to accomplish when translating from another language - that sparked the imagination when combined with the illustration. As we read it, we wondered where in the world this book was set; we decided that it felt like it could be either in Argentina or Spain. Then, after finishing it, we looked up where the author and illustrator are from and were delighted to find that the author is Argentinian and the illustrator is Spanish!

Translated from the Spanish by Lawrence Schimel. illustrated by Ana Sender.
Emilio takes the train to visit his abuelo who lives in the mountains near the forest where grandfather tells tales and helps Emilio to appreciate nature and more. Excellent tale about love, family and the world of nature around us.
The illustrations by the Ana Sender are lovingly detailed, delightfully colorful, and FUN!
Well suited for reading WITH someone any age from 4 and up, including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school or your local public library!
I requested and received a temporary uncorrected eGalley on Adobe Digital Editions from Amazon Crossing Kids via NetGalley. Avail Apr 15, 2025
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This was a charming little story about a grandson and grandfather, and both of them clearly having strong imaginations. The art of this book was beautiful and the story was very cute, ending in a way that was fun and tied in cleanly to the title and premise without distracting from the relationship between a grandparent and their grandchild.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for granting access to this book

This is a beautiful story with many important themes. I loved the relationship between grandson and grandfather and it really touched my heart. Furthemore, this book also teaches childen about the beauty of nature, and I believe that you are never too young to learn that. This book is overall very moving and special and I definitely recommend it.

Simple storytelling along with vivid pictures which are sure to pique the interest of child and adults alike. For me it was a return to my childhood days...carefree and filled with uniquely interesting surroundings which can be freely customised with your imagination.
Must read with your little one. Bon voyage to the moon!

How to Reach the Moon is a sweet and charming story about a boy and his grandpa on an adventure to find the moon. The adorable illustrations bring the heartwarming tale to life, making it a delightful read. It's the perfect length for a bedtime story, and my little one, who adores her grandpa, absolutely loved it. A wonderful book for families looking to share a special moment together!