📖 Naming the Moon
✍️ Author: Kristen Witte
🎨 Illustrator: Vũ Thủy Ngọc Hà
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Not going to lie, I select about 80% of my children’s books based on the cover art alone. 😂 And “Naming the Moon” was absolutely one of those books. HOW BEAUTIFUL!!! 🌙 As an avid member of Wilder Child’s ‘Kids Moon Club’, I knew this was one I had to read!

This is a lovely introduction to the moon’s phases and the names associated with each month’s moon. The artwork is PHENOMENAL, with each illustration perfectly capturing the beauty and magic of the moon. I think the Beaver Moon was my favorite! 🦫🌕 While I enjoyed the poetic approach, a few of the rhymes felt a little forced, making some lines less smooth and natural than I would have liked.

I also loved the idea of comparing the moon’s phases to our own moods and emotions, but I wish that connection had been explored a little more. The book focuses primarily on the moons throughout the year, which I loved, but I wanted a little more about how nature’s cycles and changing seasons mirror our own feelings, experiences, and personal growth. Still, this is a beautiful book for introducing little readers to the wonders of the moon! 🌙✨

👧 Age Range: 4–8 years
📖 Page Count: 40
📅 Release Date: January 12, 2027

Special thanks to NetGalley, Broadleaf Books, and Beaming Books for providing me this ARC.