A Full Moon Is Rising

I absolutely loved this book! A Full Moon is Rising is a collection of poems all about the moon from different places in the world. The thing I enjoyed most about the book was its overall theme of diversity and cultural awareness. Essentially, the message was that no matter where in the world you live, every month there is a full moon and it is noticed and in some places even celebrated when it appears. This book of poems ultimately shows that while there are so many different places and cultures around the world, our moon is something that connects us all. Another thing that I enjoyed about this book was that there were different types of poems utilized. For example, I noticed a haiku and a few other poems that I didn’t know how to show more classify. I think this is important because then this book can be used to teach a variety of poetry types. Finally, I loved the illustrations throughout the book. The illustrations were painted and did a great job capturing the different cultures and places around the world. They definitely helped convey each poem’s message, which I think would be great for kids!
I would recommend this book for elementary school students in third-fifth grade. I think those students would get a lot out of the book because it provides a lot of information about the moon, but also poetry. It’d definitely be a great read aloud for part of a poetry unit. show less

Poetry fans will herald this new collection by veteran poet Singer (MIRROR, MIRROR, etc.) about moon observations and traditions around the world. Primitive watercolors, often in primary colors, punctuate the poems. The evening skies range from sapphire to plum to black, and the moon from milky white to buttery yellow to gray. Each spread features a different location, time, and/or tradition. On each page, the moon shines on a populated scene, showing how nature and humanity are interconnected. A strong accompaniment to middle-grade units of study about the lunar cycle. Highly recommended. (235)

Insightful poems invite the reader to think about what the moon means to cultures around the world and in our solar system. The illustrations are boldly colored and full page. Each poem has its own illustration.

A full moon is rising takes you through cultural customs, geography, science, and myths. Singer’s mesmerizing words poetically inform you on fascinating facts about the moon and the many world traditions from across the globe. This enchanting story will teach your children about multiple cultures and the significance of the full moon. Crain’s beautiful watercolor paintings express the most glamorous scenes of the mysterious night’s sky. The magic of the poem and the pictures are sure to be a winner for children of all ages. –Alicia

I liked this book for a few reasons. First, I liked this book because the illustrations enhances the poems as I read them. For example, one of the poems are called "Staircase to the Moon" and to me the illustration demonstrates the title. In the picture, there is a moon at the top and kids standing across from is on ocean. The ocean reflection makes it look like the moon is showing stairs in the ocean leading up to the moon. This is shown because of the brightness of the moon and the darkness of the ocean. Second, I liked this book because the language was patterned and clear. For example, in poems there would be rhyming between lines, which can also engage the reader in a shared reading activity. Also, the language is very kid friendly show more and easy to understand if a kid is reading it. The big idea of the book is to teach children about the moon and things on Earth. show less

This is a whirlwind tour of the world to discover an amazing collection of full moon celebrations, beliefs, customs, and facts. We'll visit India, Israel, Morocco, China, Australia, and many more places.

This book is a collections of poems that link many countries together with the moon. We all gaze at the same moon because we all inhabit this planet. This is a good book for expanding the students consciousness of the world.