Donate. It followed me home and stayed there all night, My boys have always liked looking at books, it’s just the actual reading aloud that doesn’t seem to thrill them. This book looks nothing short of lovely. A boy and the moon share a walk through his neighborhood. I loved seeing all the parts you shared, and I know just the toddler who will like it. ), and you’ve got a short book with a long, engaging bedtime read. Alison has created a continuous landscape that stretches over the course of the book, with highlighted elements on one page receding into the background on the next, so the reader experiences the walk just as the boy … You know, I just can’t get into Goodnight, Moon, and neither can my boys. Literacy Central is a free resource for parents, teachers and children thanks in part to the generous support of Macy’s. Great post! Embark on a dreamy, nighttime jaunt with a young boy and the moon. One is better than the next. 'I Took the Moon for a Walk is ideal for shared reading, or sampling the pleasures of verse and imaginative language in the classroom, at key stage 1. I TOOK THE MOON FOR A WALK Spanish Edition This dreamy, poetic tale, now available in Spanish, offers an enduring lesson about overcoming a fear of the dark and discovering the world at night. Thank you Renee! Sorry to be the last to arrive for this wonderful book! AGES: 1-7 AUTHOR: Carolyn Curtis is an author and special education classroom aid who has also worked in early childhood music education and publishing. Thanks for sharing this book. Free shipping for many products! Carolyn’s text is lyrical and soothing, with each verse ending in the same comforting phrase “when I took the Moon for a walk.” The aaab rhyme scheme and masterful writing lend a subtle lilt that keeps the reader gliding through the pages. View Carolyn Curtis' profile. Go figure. Themes/Topics: Moon, Fear of the Dark, Nighttime Plants and Animals, Bedtime. My husband is always asking me what i want for various special occasions…and I always tell him I don’t need anything…but now I do…this book and several others that the PPBF group have reviewed today. I loved your description of your two little boys not wanting to sit still for stories. It’s a quiet book, and that’s a good thing. Your email address will not be published. I know I will love this book. Illustrated by Alison Jay. View Carolyn Curtis' profile. @ Joanna – Yes, I guess it is rather cinematic, now that you mention it. About the Author: Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for I Took the Moon for a Walk by Carolyn Curtis (2012, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! It sounds musical. I Took the Moon for a Walk Board Book. It’s going on my list of must-haves. It sounds like this book may contain a bit of magic! Then as we turned back, the Moon kept me in sight. It sounds like the most beautiful book. the perfect snuggle time treat :~]). What a wonderful book — and I love the story of the way your little guy requested it, and how the two of them snuggled happily. You can find the entire list of recommended picture books on the Perfect Picture Books page on her blog. I Took the Moon for a Walk is Alison's first title for Barefoot Books. But okay…when they’re ready, they’re ready! This book looks wonderful. Lyrical text, lovely art, fun to play! @ Catherine and @ Darshana – Aw, thank you both for the kind words. It followed behind like a still summer kite I loved her cat-eye glasses and how her toes turned out when she click-clacked along in her heels, and I tried to imitate that in my white patent leathers. Adjusting to the darkness and moonlight, smelling and feeling the cool air, hearing the noisy quiet that happens outside at night—these sensations never get old. I took the moon for a walk last night It followed behind like a still summer kite Though there wasn't a string or a tail in site When I took the moon for a walk I carried my flashlight just in case The got scared and hid its face But it peeked through the clouds fragile as lace When I took the moon for a walk I warned the moon To rise a bit higher Thank you for this selection and the personal story that goes with it. Not getting our emails? We have some of those object books, and I go through them in English, then my husband in Italian. Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book. I suppose every child has a fascination with the moon at some point. Embark on a dreamy, nighttime jaunt with a young boy and the moon. This book looks gorgeous! EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? Book. Oh my, I MUST get this book because I love the moon so much! @ Clar – Oh, I’ll be sharing that story without a doubt, Clar! I love the idea of the illustrations being continuous! Moon and luna were among the first words my little boys understood, and they delighted in pointing to the sky and “telling” us everything they knew about the lovely luna. Following their progress are many silent companions, such as owl and fox and sheep and cows and priest and the man on the bicycle. Thanks for sharing your personal story with the book. The book brings to mind some other moon favorites – Harold and The Purple Crayon, and Kevin Henkes book Kitten’s First Full Moon which mow I might have to do next week Thanks for adding this wonderful book to our list! Subscribe to No Water River to receive notifications of new posts by email. I just looked at the clock … Have to get ready for school Have a good one!! Though there wasn’t a string or a tail in sight  It’s on my wishlist. When the day has ended and everyone else has fallen asleep, a young boy embarks on an adventure with his friend, the Moon. Now I will. You and your son might also like Eric Carle’s Papa, Get The Moon For Me, also loved by my granddaughter. It’s me again! “The Mysterious Moon” shows the moon in all its phases and includes various scientific and cultural facts; “The World at Night” depicts some of the nocturnal creatures and plants featured in the story, along with interesting tidbits of information. I Took the Moon for a Walk is threaded with a friendship theme and ends with notes on moon lore. Read aloud video of I Took the Moon for a Walk by Carolyn Curtis. Renee, thanks to your review, I am truly in love with this book-I must have it! @ Amy – You’re welcome! Magic, indeed! And in my little-girl imagination, I began to see those fingernails in the sky every time there was a crescent moon. Shop I Took the Moon for a Walk at JOANN fabric and craft store online to stock up on the best supplies for your project. I really enjoyed reading about your experience as a little girl-I have similar memories of my mom. Since I raised her bilingual, her father was able to do the same thing with her in French when it was “his turn” to “read” to her. … During one escapade, the Moon loses one of its red slippers. Poetry Monday: "Cactus Toe" by Natalie F. http://loniedwards.com/2012/02/04/liebster-award/, Poetry Friday: "When the Moon Is There" by Renee LaTulippe, Poetry Friday: “Puff” by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater. During one escapade, the Moon loses one of its red slippers. Poetry Monday: “Cactus Toe” by Natalie F. Poetry Friday: Poetry Is…a Treasure Hunt, with Darlene Gifford. Overcoming a fear of the dark and discovering the world at night lives at the heart of this poetic tale. Description Additional information Reviews (0) Description. The story of your mother was beautiful. @ Penny – Aren’t they lovely? There’s just something facinating about it. How can anyone not be fascinated by the moon? I think the illustrations are AWESOME! @ Pat – I was surprised how my boys calmed down once I opened this book. Quiet books . I’m on my way to check out your pinterest board. It’s so lovely! And having lots of details to look for from page to page – that is always so engaging for pre-readers! I remember thinking as a kid that it always seemed like the moon was following us around. Kěd som zobral Mesiačik na prechádzku = I took the moon for a walk. I love the Illustrator’s style. It seems like your family is very close! . About Alison Jay (Illustrator) : Alison Jay is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Over the hills, through the trees, and past the church, a young boy takes a magical nighttime stroll with the Moon, a tremulous fellow with spindly arms and legs and a pair of red shoes. I took the Moon for a Walk quantity. Her other picture books include ABC, A Child's First Picture Book (2003); A Ladder to the Stars (2003) and The Race (2002). It goes on and on like that, which I think is ingenious. I Took the Moon for a Walk by Carolyn Curtis and Alison Jay The incredible “crackled” illustrations add just the right touch of nostalgia, but that’s just the beginning of their genius. Illustrated by:  Alison Jay Makes me wonder somtimes what my son will remember about me? Now, a year later, they are even more obsessed with the moon, pointing and squealing every time they see a picture or the real thing. Now I know I’m not alone, haha! RIF is a 501(c)(3). Just like you said…they picked the book themselves, then sat and let me read it to them. I will be adding this book to my TBR list. I can remember my boys loving the moon too. Its funny they actually fight about who’s side of the car the moon is on as we drive home. I love the illustrations – makes me wish I was an artist. I always wanted to take a walk with the moon. And the story sounds delightful. I took the moon for a walk Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. An enchanting exploration of the world at night as a little boy takes the moon for a walk. @Jackie – Yup, that’s why the mysterious moon appears in so much art! I Took the Moon for A Walk (Book) : Curtis, Carolyn : A boy takes the moon for a walk through his neighborhood. Product Description: Embark on a dreamy, nighttime jaunt with a young boy and the moon. What a wonderful book. It made me laugh. It is a musical book, best read in low light with the covers pulled up tight. @ Eric – Thank you for cheering me on, Eric! Poetry Monday: The Poetry Friday Anthology Poet-a-Palooza! The incredible “crackled” illustrations add just the right touch of nostalgia, but that’s just the beginning of their genius. @ Lori – I love me some quiet books, too! The verses you shared were beautiful. The boys already understand whatever we say in both languages (maybe with a slight leaning toward Italian, which they hear more). Previous page. I took the Moon for a walk last night. I loved the story you shared about your mother and how you think of her when there is a crescent moon — what a lovely memory! @ Loni – Thank you so much, Loni! In a magical adventure, a little boy walks across a rural landscape, the moon beside him, with neighbourhood dogs supplying a choir. After lamenting the fact that my toddlers don’t let me read to them, I cast around for something, anything, that might interest them. Actually, it will have to wait a wee bit. They even let me turn the pages in the correct order and read some of the verse. I will have to check this book out. Hi Renee, Until now. November 21, 2011 "I took the Moon for a walk last night. What a wonderful memory you will have every time you see that book. This resource supports I Took the Moon for a Walk. I got it out of a sense of duty, but no one ever looks at it. @ Stacy – I always wonder the same thing, Stacy! At the back of the book there are notes to learn about nocturnal animal and the phases of the moon. So, glad you had a positive reading experience with your children. Beautiful book. Add to cart. Renee…thank you for sharing such a personal memory, as well as such an awesome book! as she read the story. I am shocked that I haven’t run across it before, it is right up my alley. History of American Children’s Poets – Episode 1: The 1920s, Spotlight on NCTE Poets: Myra Cohn Livingston, with Lee Bennett Hopkins, Poetry Friday: Spotlight on NCTE Poets – David McCord, with Lee Bennett Hopkins, Poetry Friday: Spotlight on NCTE Poets – Aileen Fisher, with Lee Bennett Hopkins, Spotlight on NCTE Poets: Valerie Worth, with Lee Bennett Hopkins. It’s so neat to watch both languages forming, isn’t it? Will you share that with your boys when they’re old enough? Why I Like This Book: This is one of those books in which the text and illustration are so perfectly matched that it’s nothing short of magical. . @ Erik – I bought it just because of the title – so beautiful and poetic! I don’t know when I first made that connection, but the image has stuck with me my entire life, never failing to bring the words “There’s Mom’s fingernail” to my mind. , Hi Renee, After reading I Took the Moon for a Walk by Carolyn Curtis use this printable and interactive Word... Too Many Balloons (Rookie Reader®—Level B), The Gingerbread Girl Goes Animal Crackers. Those crescent moons will always be my mother. Your contribution will help us to provide free books and literacy resources to children across the nation. Following the magical adventure of a young boy who goes exploring with his friend, the Moon, ‘I Took the Moon for a Walk’ combines lyrical verse with detailed illustrations, creating a dramatic backdrop for this imaginative journey. Moon lovers unite! I Took the Moon for a Walk; I Took the Moon for a Walk. Then she played "Catch the Moon" by Elizabeth Mitchell and Lisa Loeb while she blew bubbles for the kids to catch. Know before you go. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Barbara Like most little girls, I thought my mother was the most beautiful woman in the world. Renee, a simply beautiful book. Many libraries are now open for Express Visits! Alison has created a continuous landscape that stretches over the course of the book, with highlighted elements on one page receding into the background on the next, so the reader experiences the walk just as the boy does. Special Price $14.54 . I will add this to the list of must reads. We’re doing the same thing here, Dana! , Hi Renee! when I took the Moon for a walk. lamenting the fact that my toddlers don’t let me read to them. What a special memory you have of your mother and her nails when you see the crescent moon. I had seen the cover before while browsing the Barefoot store (i do love their books) but must admit it never caught my eye. . I took the moon for a walk This edition was published in 2004 by Barefoot Books in Cambridge, Mass. And I’m happy to report that the boys haven’t gotten tired of it yet! Thanks for adding it to PPBF! But I especially remember her fingernails, and admired how she’d take out her manicure kit and file them into perfect white crescents. . Thank you so much for this! This rhyming board book tells the story of a young boy who went out for a walk at night, with the moon following along so closely it seemed to be walking with him. Oops, I always forget to sign my blog name :)) EVERYTHING makes me wish I was an artist, Sally! So, if a person walked at 3.1 mph (5 km/h) for 4 hours a day, then it would take an estimated 547 days, or nearly 1.5 years to walk the moon's circumference, assuming your route isn't too disrupted by craters and you can deal with the temperature changes and radiation. She really enjoyed a board book when she was really young that was wordless and had tons of everyday objects on each page–not a Caldecott winner–but we pointed to objects, named them and talked about them. Thanks for the recommendation! @ Robyn – You’re welcome! Item #: BBK9781846862007 Regular Price: $14.99 . My fellow librarian, Debra, had the kids glue die-cut moons to wooden sticks and then play along taking the moon for a walk, rising higher, tiptoeing through grass, etc. I Took The Moon For A Walk. Perfect Picture Book Friday: I Took the Moon for a Walk. "I warned the Moon to rise a bit higher/ so it wouldn't get hooked on a church's tall spire,/ While the neighborhood dogs made a train-whistle choir/ when I took the Moon for a walk." It does sound like a fun read. What a beautiful book and lovely review. Includes notes about the moon and plants and animals that thrive in the wee hours. So here’s a soft nighttime howl to I Took the Moon for a Walk, a book as warm and gentle as a mother’s embrace. Thank you for the review of this beautiful book. How is it that I haven’t heard of it? http://loniedwards.com/2012/02/04/liebster-award/. Britta Teckentrup. I love your book selection — the illustrations look amazing and I love the idea of taking the moon for a walk. Your email address will not be published. 8.5''W x 10.75''H. I liked the title right away when I saw it on Ms. Hill’s site “I took the Moon for a Walk” – it just sounds nice! And they’ve been asking for it every night. . Yay! The simple imagery of this sweet board book reads like a poem to childhood, that magical time when the Moon was our friend and we explored the world by its light. Thanks Renee. I love finding children’s books that have a soothing quality to them. Search for Library Items Search for Lists Search for Contacts Search for a Library. Availability: In Stock Usually ships within 1 business day. . . I replied on your blog. As the hour grows later, the moon and the boy and all their company make their way home. Thanks so much for sharing! Tell the Publisher! Donate. Add to that the countless recurring details in each spread (people and their dogs, various animals, a man on a bike, a playground, bridges and buildings) and some subtle events (the Moon loses his shoe at one point…where does he get it back? Some of the published credits of Carolyn Curtis include I Took the Moon for a Walk LB. I’ll be using the related links. @ Barbara – Oh, good to know your boys turned out all right, haha! Free shipping for many products! @ Linda – Thanks for the suggestion – now I’m looking for all the moon books I can find. Written in verse, the story is about the adventures a boy and the Moon have in the middle of the night. The book looks and sounds beautiful. @ Vivian – Books have ALWAYS been #1 on my gift list, but now I’m so obsessed with the beauty of PBs that I just want more, more, more! Glad you enjoyed the review. All rights reserved. What a beautiful marriage of text and illustration! I think you have to make a trip to the library to find as many MOON books as you can find! Going on the list. , What a beautiful, metrical book. Just goes to show that they may very well request readings all the time. I have two grown sons now and I have to say that little boys rock! They were so proud to recognize the fox and cow and sheep and, of course, the moon. Publisher: Barefoot Books (March 2004) I even had another look at the pictures when you mentioned about how we travel along with him as he takes his walk…. Overcoming a fear of the dark and discovering the world at night lives at the heart of this poetic tale. I Took the Moon for a Walk Written by Carolyn Curtis and Illustrated by Alison Jay Written in verse, the story is about the adventures a boy and the Moon have in the middle of the night. Your write-up has a beautiful, warm quality to it, just as the book you describe. Genre: Picture Book/Fiction It followed behind like a still summer kite, though there wasn't a string or a tail in sight, when I took the Moon for a walk." I am adding to my to be purchased and read lists. WorldCat Home About WorldCat Help. It’s sounds almost like a 3D cinematic experience, Renée. Fingers crossed…. Alison Jay’s illustrations are always beautiful! What a wonderful, heartfelt review. But it was my son L himself who told me what he liked: last week, he saw I Took the Moon for a Walk sitting on my desk, and started pointing and reaching and squealing and couldn’t get at that book fast enough. EMBED. Explore the site today! We still offer contactless pickup and return with Books on the Go!. Written by: Carolyn Curtis . Includes notes about the moon and plants and animals that thrive in the wee hours. My daughter is always pointing to crescent moons, fascinating. Now, he will run to his room and “read” on his own. Hope some of those activities work out for you! I Took the Moon for a Walk : Carolyn Curtis : 9781841488035 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. I wanted to read to my daughter when she was so tiny (I’m embarrassed now to say how old!). @ Heather – I own the book, so I get to experience the memory every night! And thanked me by sharing its sweet sleepy light © Reading Is Fundamental. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 . This looks like a beautiful book! Thanks for sharing this book, Renee. Required fields are marked *. The Moon and the boy then skip across a bridge together and soar over a playground. Thank you for making me smile today. Read aloud video of I Took the Moon for a Walk by Carolyn Curtis. It’s really lovely, Susanna. Thanks for following my blog. What a lovely family story Renee. We call it, “taking the moon for a walk”—and it’s both thrilling and calming under any moon, at any age. Ages: 4+ And I’m very happy your little boys enjoyed it and let you read it to them. Customers who viewed this item also viewed. I Took The Moon for a Walk book. That stanzas you shared are delightful and gently melodic! The text sounds so lyrical and soothing. It really is beautiful. Your contribution will help us to provide free books and literacy resources to children across the nation. Perfect Picture Book Fridays is a shared weekly event started by children’s author Susanna Leonard Hill. . Great choice Renee! Progress! @ Loni – You should definitely take a look at this one, Loni! My now 2-year old also wasn’t interested in reading until the last 6 months or so. They grow into books. Some of the published credits of Carolyn Curtis include I Took the Moon for a Walk LB. I Took the Moon for a Walk by Carolyn Curtis, 9781841488035, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Read our FAQ about this issue. Now the moon has brought me a new gift, for however long it lasts. when I took the Moon for a walk. @ Diane – Yes, in the two pics in the post, you see his house with the gate up close in the first one, then in the next you see the house and gate way in the background. It is moving right to the top of my “to read,” list. My girls are fascinated with the moon as well. Thanks for sharing about your Mum and her finger nails. It’s always good to hear other people’s reading experiences, Margaret. Written by Carolyn Curtis. It is so lyrical and lullying — such a perfect book for bedtime. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. About Alison Jay (Illustrator) : Alison Jay is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. I think it just may be magic after all. I love the illustrations in the book. @ Beth – Tell me about it – what a relief! Your selection also sounds like a song. Just keep doing what you’re doing! Grade ONEderful. The book includes two informational pages in the back, also illustrated by Alison Jay. My little guys were like that too, but for the record, they’re both now avid readers . @ Christie and @ Jennifer – LOVE Alison Jay! See more support materials for I Took the Moon for a Walk. I just wanted to let you know I awarded you a blog award! Goodnight Moon is still a favorite of my little one. @ Pam – You’re welcome, Pam! [Carolyn Curtis; Alison Jay] Home. I find something new every night. Finding a book your children love is such a great feeling! loved it and because of the beautiful clean pictures one can imagine this on a screen. And yes, I’m so glad to have a memory like that of my Mom! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. No_Favorite. 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