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Summary
Rosie wonders: What is the moon made of? Cat thinks the moon is a saucer of fresh milk, spilled from the sky into puddles on the ground. Dog thinks itÂs a pat of sweet, creamy butter. Butterfly thinks itÂs made of sugar: sticky and sparkling and oh, so sweet. But Gran knows best. Using milk, butter, sugar, and other ingredients, she shows Rosie how to bake moonshaped cookies and captures a magical piece of the moon in her very own kitchen.
This classic-in-the-making from GranÂs hearth is sure to inspire family baking and sharing. Sugar cookie recipe included.
Author Notes
Lisa Shulman is the author of several picture books, including The Matzo Ball Boy. She lives in California.
Will Hillenbrand is the popular illustrator of many picture books. He lives in Ohio.
Reviews (5)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-K-As Rosie watches the full moon sink in the sky, she ponders what it is made of. Cat thinks it is a saucer of milk, but Hen says it's an egg from which chicks hatch to become the stars. Butterfly says it's made of sugar; Dog thinks it's a round pat of butter; and Mouse believes it is made of white flour, which makes clouds when the wind blows. Finally, Gran settles the matter by mixing a batch of moon-shaped cookies, using all the ingredients mentioned in a satisfying, tasty resolution to this story that has wide appeal. Childlike illustrations in soft patterns and colors complement the delightful whimsy.-Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
Shulman (The Matzo Ball Boy) blends a host of familiar themes and plotting devices to serve up this diverting if uneven picture book about a child's pondering of the moon. Looking out her bedroom window at a full moon, young Rosie wonders what the glowing, celestial orb might be made of. In a traditional cumulative wandering, the girl seeks advice from various animal pals who have different, wishful opinions of the moon's contents. Cat is convinced that "the moon is a saucer of fresh milk," while hen believes it's an egg. With such potential explanations running through her mind, Rosie seeks out Gran for a definitive answer. The kindly grandmother then takes all the possibilities (milk, egg, flour, butter and sugar) and whips them together into a batch of moon-shaped sugar cookies for the whole crew to enjoy. Though Shulman visits no new territory here, young readers will likely find enjoyment in the tried-and-true elements and childlike perceptions. Hillebrand's (Kiss the Cow!) ever-evolving mixed-media illustrations (including a bit of collage and a broad palette of bold and sheer applications of paint) lend the proceedings equal parts sweetness and flair. A recipe for Gran's moon cookies ends the cheerful tale. Ages 3-up. (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Horn Book Review
Cat thinks the moon is made of milk; Hen says it's an egg; Butterfly, Dog, and Mouse have different ideas (sugar, butter, flour). Rosie isn't sure, so they visit Gran and learn that they're all partially correct. Hillenbrand's uncluttered patterned illustrations complement this traditionally structured story that ends with a delicious batch of cookies. Gran's recipe for sugar cookie moons is included. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
Kirkus Review
Rosie wonders what the moon is made of; her cat purrs, "a saucer of fresh milk." And off they set to ask their other animal friends what they think. Hen cackles, "an egg and small shining chicks hatch from it to become stars"; Butterfly whispers, "it's made of sugar"; Dog licks his lips, "a round pat of sweet butter"; Mouse claims, "you're all wrong, it's made of white flour that the wind blows to make powdery clouds." Rosie says "Gram will know," and they all race back to the house where Gran proves they are all right as she takes each item and mixes them together and bakes moon-shaped cookies. The story is gentle and flavored with elements of other cumulative tales for a young audience. Broad images depict the scenes with bits of collage and patterned textures and Tomie dePaola-style faces. A sweet bedtime tale that's sure to elicit a cookie request. (recipe included) (Picture book. 3-6) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Awakening before dawn, Rosie looks past the cat on her windowsill to the moon and says, I wonder what it's made of. Cat replies that the moon is a saucer of milk. Rosie concedes that it might be, but she gets dressed, goes outside, and asks several other animals the same question. Hen thinks that the moon is an egg. Butterfly believes it's made of sugar, Dog says butter, and Mouse is sure that it's made of flour. Each animal joins Rosie on her quest. Finally, they arrive at Rosie's grandmother's house, where Gran combines milk, egg, sugar, butter, and flour to make moon-shaped sugar cookies, satisfying everyone. The mixed-media artwork features Hillenbrand's strong, distinctive lines that define the characters, colors that range in intensity from brilliant to muted, and a rich array of patterned surfaces that make the settings varied and vivid. Though some of the illustrative elements fade into the background, even the shadows here contribute to the storytelling. The story reads aloud well, and in an open-ended conclusion, Rosie asks a new question for readers to explore on their own. The final page offers a recipe for Gran's Sugar Cookie Moons, for those who want to extend the story into the kitchen. --Carolyn Phelan Copyright 2007 Booklist
