Bringing Down the Moon

Mole's expressive 'Hot-diggerty!' is a memorable opening to this endearing book where text and pictures are admirably matched. Hanging above Mole's head is the most beautiful thing he has ever seen, the moon. Determinedly, he tries to bring it down, waking Rabbit, Squirrel and Hedgehog ('What the weevil are you up to?') They all tell him the task is quite impossible. Finally Mole discovers the moon lying in a puddle and in wonderment he touches and shatters it... There is a lot to talk about in this book with its gentle, appealing illustrations and great read-aloud text. It is just right for young children becoming more familiar with the world around them.