There is a plant I have in my garden that uses the length of the day as a trigger to flower. As the days grow shorter the plant sets buds and then flowers. Similarly, there are lots of plants and animals that use the phases of the moon in various ways.
Who uses the moon?
- Sea turtles
- Dung Beetles
- Black-headed night monkey
- European nightjar (bird)
- Lion
- Thomson's gazelle
- Zooplantkon
- Merriam's kangaroo rat (from Mexico)
- Stony coral
- Joint Pine (shrub)
So, this book is nonfiction BUT it is also a lyrical love song to the moon as evidenced by the text quote at the beginning of this post. The fact sections on each page are in the corner of the spread and in a smaller font and at the back of the book there are details about all of the animals and plants; a chart of the phases of the moon; and an extra reading list and information source list. All of these are perfect additions to a nonfiction book. Melissa Stewart has a fabulous web page filled with brilliant science picture books and nonfiction titles and brilliant ideas for educators. Read more about Thank you, Moon here.
Here in Australia this book is very expensive (nearly AUS$38) BUT if you do have a little extra money I highly recommend adding this title to your collection.
I often talk to the full moon and I say thank you or, based on the book Happy Birthday Moon, I say Happy Birthday. And here are some other special books about the moon:
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