When Grandpa Was the Moon
Stuart French
Publication Date:
11 Oct. 2022
Format:
Book
ISBN 9780645435825
"A heartfelt story with an important message. It gives you that feeling that someone is watching over you. So beautiful." Library Lover
"My baby daughter lost her grandpa earlier this year, and this book bought tears to me eyes. Such a memorable story." Danielle Ryan
"Easy and pleasurable to read out loud. A classic tale." Little Reader's Eyes
Gazing from an elevated window above the cityscape, a child stares into the warmly-lit windows of their neighbouring apartments. Anchored above the rows of civilisation is the wise but weathered stare of the moon. Is their Grandpa up there? Indeed, he is, and little ones will let their imagination take flight as they wander through the endearing world that their precious grandparent calls home. Poetic, raw and heartfelt, When Grandpa Was the Moon helps little ones everywhere understand that a loved one may be gone, but they're still here in many ways.
Information
Book Type: Picture BooksAge Group: 2 to 6 years
Traffic Lights:
Class Novel: No
Good Reads Rating: /5
Literary Rating: /5
Review
Have you ever noticed that the moon is an artist, painting the night sky with its beautiful light whenever it shines? The moon, ever a kind gentleman, notices when a little boy is crying at night and comes to give him comfort, shining into his room late at night. The moon is like his grandpa, keeping him safe and warm.
The boy and the moon spend a wonderful night together but come morning the moon is gone. However, the ones we love are never truly gone, the boy remembers—they may vanish from sight, but they can never vanish from your heart and your mind.
With gorgeously painted illustrations that match the poetic text, this lovely story teaches young readers about loss, and the enduring love and memories that remain with us even when they are no longer here.
Themes
Content Notes
This story suggests that the little boy’s grandpa recently passed away.
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