How to Reach the Moon is an enchanting children's book that wonderfully celebrates the magic of imagination and highlights the heartwarming relationship between a young boy and his grandfather.

The story follows Emilio, a curious boy spending his vacation with his grandfather. Inspired by a sense of wonder, they set off on an enchanting adventure—to meet the moon. This whimsical journey is full of creativity, warmth, and genuine affection.

The illustrations are truly beautiful, with a charming colored-pencil style that complements the gentle narrative perfectly, bringing added warmth to every page. My only wish is that the story had been a bit longer, as I wanted to linger in its sweetness a little more.

I have no doubt that young readers fascinated by the moon will adore this book. It’s a lovely reminder that the world is at our fingertips with just a little imagination.

How to Reach the Moon is a sweet and heartwarming children’s book that captures the magic of imagination and the special bond between a boy and his grandfather.

The story follows young Emilio, who is spending his vacation with his grandfather. One day, inspired by wonder and curiosity, they decide to embark on an unforgettable adventure, to meet the moon. What unfolds is a whimsical journey filled with creativity, and love.

I was especially captivated by the illustration style—it beautifully complements the gentle narrative and adds charm to every page.

A lovely and tender read that reminds us how far we can go with a little imagination and the right company.

Thank you Netgalley for the earc of this book.

Oh how this made me miss my beloved grandfathers; they were storytellers, each in their own way, and my childhood/teen years were immeasurably richer because of their influence in my life. I was blessed to live with my maternal grandparents from the age of 10 until the age of 16 and those were some of the best years of my life and I am forever grateful for their love and generosity towards my mother, sister, and I.

It also made me miss my time in Brazil; I had never known stars and the moon could be so bright or look like you could touch them if you just reached high enough. It was a glorious time and this book brought all that back to me as well.

This gorgeously illustrated book is about a small boy spending the summer with his beloved Abuelo [grandfather]. They spend the days enjoying the land, they eat outside, and at night, Abuelo tells the boy fantastical stories. One night they go looking for the moon [because Abuelo tells the boy that he can introduce him to the moon!!] and an amazing late-night adventure ensues.

A beautiful, heartfelt story that both children and their readers will love and will want to read again and again. I absolutely loved this one!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Nicolas Schuff, Ana Sender - Illustrator, Laurence Schimel - Translator, and Amazon Crossings Kids for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4’5/5⭐️ First of all, thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an arc of “How to reach the moon”. The illustrations of this book are beautiful, i loved the color pencil effect. The story is very endearing, I only wished it was a little bit longer. I’ve no doubt the little ones that are interested in the moon will love this book!

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A touching story about Emilio and his Abuelo (Grandfather) having an adventure in the forest. Emilio enjoys spending vacations with his Abuelo because he is able to hear intriguing stories. This time his Abuelo agrees to take Emilio to the moon.

This is a lovely story to read at bedtime with your little ones.

Thank you @netgalley for the e-ARC.

This beautiful children's book is such a gem. It tells a sweet story about a boy named Emilio and his Abuelo (that's grandpa!). They go on the most amazing adventure. They want to meet the moon. Any kid's imagination will go wild! You'll be just as curious as Emilio to see what happens when they walk through the forest at night.

ILLUSTRATION:
The pictures in this book are so pretty and calming. They look like soft watercolor paintings... and they make the story feel really peaceful to look at. I mean, by turning each page of the book feels like I'm taking a soft, gentle breath. You know what I mean, right? Haha. You just float right into Emilio's world as you read. I'm pretty sure kids will love looking at the soft colors and dreamy pictures included in this book. The artwork is so nice that they'll probably want to look at each page for a long time. You know...just enjoying how peaceful it feels.

ABUELO AND EMILIO'S BOND:
Besides the GOOD story and pretty illustrations, this book feels really warm and cozy inside. You can really see how much Emilio loves his Abuelo. It makes the story so sweet. It also quietly talks about being curious, being brave and how special it is to do things together.

This book is really magical and kids from 4 to 8 will absolutely love it. It offers a calm adventure filled with amazing things. And again... the pictures are so peaceful and beautiful. They really bring the story to life. If you have children, they will definitely want to hear this story every night before they go to sleep!

This is a sweet story with beautiful illustrations about spending time with grandparents and using your imagination.

A lovely story about a boy and his grandfather. I might also use it for an adventure or nature storytime. The art is beautiful!

In the story, Emilio visits his Abuelo who lives in a house in a forest. They share time dining under the sky, telling tales of mythical creatures, and enjoying dessert while watching shooting stars.

But the best part for the boy is to visit the moon. Following Abuelo, they walked through the forest to the ravine, where the giant moon’s reflection is.

It’s a quiet and heartwarming story. Although some children may not share the similar adventures in the story, I think they can relate to a fun time with their grandparents.

However, I do find that this book may be trying to pack in too many elements, like the activities through the day and the ingredients Abuelo uses for dessert. It may leave some readers wondering how it all relates to the moon.

When the story describes how Abuelo and Emilio dive into the river to seek the reflection of the giant moon. Underwater, Emilio can see the shining stones, snails, and colourful fish… A magical experience, for sure!

Though I find it difficult to stay immersed in this scene. As someone who has night foraged under a full moon, I know how impossible it would be without another source of light. But of course, it’s a storybook.

Thank you to Amazon Crossing Kids for the ARC on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and Amazon Kids for allowing me an arc of this phenomenal story of Emilio and his grandfather as they explore in their adventure to meet the moon. This lovely story is heartfelt and packed with perfect illustrations. My daughter loved the story and was hooked from start to finish!

Cover: I like the cover pretty much. It fits to the title and the content. I like the painting style as well.

Generel: In the ebook-version the pages aren't horizontal but vertical, that is why I have to turn the eReader. Also the pages are partly splitted at two pages. This all makes the book a little bit uncomfortable to read.
The illustrations in the book are as great as the cover. The full pages are filled with an illustration. The text-ratio is good.

Opinion: The idea of the story is very nice and I think everybody wants to have such a great abuelo as Emilio has. It is an adventure to be with him and he takes care of Emilio and is really creative. It is a really nice creative story and an entertaining book. I can recommend it - in the printed version.

This was such a sweet book with beautiful writing, a lovely and comforting story, and beautiful illustrations. I will likely pick up a copy for some kiddos in my life.

I really like the artwork and the story. I thought there were a couple of big words that little kids might not understand. And it’s just my personal opinion, but the taking off their clothes part was a little weird.

In How To Reach The Moon, little Emilio’s quest to reach the moon with his grandfather becomes a luminous ode to the quiet magic of intergenerational bonds.

We all know that the time we spent with grandparents was magical. That is one relationship in our lives which is amazing mix of unconditional trust, inexhaustible amount of love, wide eyed wonder and intergenerational family bonds. Love shared between Emilio and his grandfather is no different.

The true star of the book for me were the bold, sweeping illustrations which act as silent storytellers, painting mountains that loom like giants and forests that hum with mystery. The text plays only a supporting to the vibrant visuals, letting the verdant images carry the narrative.

This heartwarming tale resonated deeply with me and my children, making it a delightful read for families seeking a story that celebrates the special connections between generations.

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.