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Moonboy by Carolyn Garcia (1999, Hardcover)

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Luckily, one curious boy decides that he will let Moonboy speak for himself.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSimon & Schuster

ISBN-101885223811

ISBN-139781885223814

eBay Product ID (ePID)312874

Product Key Features

Book TitleMoonboy

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1999

TopicGeneral, Social Themes / Friendship, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorCarolyn Garcia

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight13.9 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN98-041584

Dewey Edition21

ReviewsThe cartoonlike, stylized illustrations are slightly reminiscent of the work of Henrik Drescher and Maira Kalman.... They are colorful with an emphasis on pastel hues. The book is well designed and has a creative use of typography and layout., Bright, energetic illustrations attract adults and children alike in this story about overcoming differences and forging friendships....Charming and whimsical, the vivid illustrations help make Moonboy a memorable read., When Moonboy decides to visit Earth, he is excited about making new friends. But when the people of Poppygold see him, they run away. He looks very different and they are afraid. Only one person is brave enough to find out what Moonboy is really like, a boy named Ed Bread. When Ed finds out what's inside Moonboy's heart, he wants everyone else to see it, too. Moonboy is a wonderful story about going beyond appearances; written and illustrated by Carolyn Garcia., A story that most kids can relate to. Moonboy struggles to make friends, so he comes down to earth. Upon his arrival he notices that he does things very differently than the humans, but he keeps trying to connect by adapting to their behaviors and customs. But nothing seemed to help. Moonboy was still sad and alone. Everyone in town had their own pre-conceived notions about Moonboy; some quite outrageous. Then the question arose, 'But what's in your heart?' Then everything changed. A sweet story with many moral applications and talking points., The art...commands interest. Old-fashioned cross-hatching combines with postmodern figures in an arresting mix of classic and contemporary styles. Tidy patterning contains the profusion of elements on each spread--they are busy but inviting., Garcia's stylized cartoon illustrations are simple and spacious, with delicately drawn details and bright, varied patterns. Moonboy's changing feelings are written large enough on his moon face for younger children to follow, and he does win general acceptance at the end; consider this sweet alternative to Tomi Ungerer's Moon Man ., Like most quality children's literature, there is a lesson and there is a reward. The moral is smoothly worked into the entertaining story. Vivid illustrations and over-the-to behavior make Moonboy a pleasure for children and adults. And a touch of science fiction never hurt anyone.

Grade FromPreschool

Grade ToSixth Grade

Dewey Decimal[E]

SynopsisWhen a charming lunar visitor arrives in the town of Poppygold, most people refuse to talk to the new arrival because he looks so strange. Luckily, one curious boy decides that he will let Moonboy speak for himself. Through Ed Bread's bravery, the town learns an important lesson about true friendship and the dreams within our hearts. Readers of all ages will love joining Moonboy on his interplanetary search for a friend.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.G15562Mo 1999