In Every Moon There Is a Face [Hardcover]

Charles Mathes (Author), Arlene Graston (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2003 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

This elegant book began with the simple words of a poet, which inspired an artist s vision, a moon, a face, a child. The face in that moon draws us into a wondrous journey beyond the bounds of time and space, an experience that grows deeper and more magical with each reading as we connect with our creative selves. Arlene Graston's spell-binding paintings flow perfectly with Charles Mathes's gentle lyrics, inviting us to embark on a voyage of discovery and delight.

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About the Author

Charles earned his M.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon University as a Schubert Fellow of Playwriting. He began his eclectic career as a magicianÂ’s assistant, has worked as an editor, headed a multi-million-dollar company, appraised antiques and now manages a prominent art gallery.

CharlesÂ’s humor and uniue outlook are reflected in his books, which include an acclaimed series of mystery novels.Arlene Graston is an entirely self-taught artist. Born in Reims, France, she apprenticed with Nina Ricci in Paris, becoming a fashion and jewelry designer. At age 22, Arlene immigrated to America where she has created everything from Broadway show posters to ads for Vogue and The New York Times to television shows. Besides painting and writing, she produces limited-edition art prints of her work.

The beauty and simplicity of CharlesÂ’s poem enabled Arlene to paint this book from her heart, taking her beloved brown Chihuahua, Mimi, along on the journey.Charles Mathes and Arlene Graston are married to one another and make their home in New York City.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Illumination Arts Publishing Company (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970190743
• ISBN-13: 978-0970190741
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 11.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #940,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly Magical, August 13, 2003

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Julianne Stein (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Every Moon There Is a Face (Hardcover)

This book is pure enchantment. Arlene Graston's paintings are breathtakingly beautiful, and their whimsy, rich colors, and fascinating details make this a work of sheer delight. In fact, along with everyone else who sees this book, I can honestly say that it is the most beautiful book I've ever seen in my life.

I can see how these stunning images and the accompanying poem by Charles Mathes work together to create verbal and visual associations designed to stimulate children's own imaginations. But there's more: About halfway through, it dawned on me that this is clearly more than just a beautiful picture book. As I followed the little girl on her dream-like adventure, I started to realize the book's unspoken message. Every image finds a new way to show that the universe in which we live is nurturing, creative, abundant, and loving. In fact, the pictures are so vivid that I could almost feel the child's wonder and joy of discovery. When I finally set the book down, I made a list of the messages that I found in these pages. Here are just a few: You are perfect, just as you are. There are no limits to your gifts. You are not alone. You have nothing to fear. Love surrounds you. Your birthright is joy . . . .

In a world saturated with limiting thoughts, these are wonderful messages to share with a child. For those whose hearts are open -- children and grownups alike -- this book is a doorway into the realm of infinite possibility, where dreams come true, magic is real, and the universe is filled with love.

I can't think of a better gift to share with anyone.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy reader picture book that embraces peace, July 27, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Every Moon There Is a Face (Hardcover)

The text for In Every Moon There Is A Face is a very simple poem by Charles Mathes that combines dream-like pondering with raptly beautiful imagery by Arlene Graston. An easy reader picture book that embraces peace and the joy of the heart, In Every Moon There Is A Face is an invitingly presented treasure to share with young ones - and enthusiastically recommended for appreciative readers ages 4 to 104.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Breathtaking Work of Profound Beauty, August 12, 2003

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Katherine Ambrosio (Delmar, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Every Moon There Is a Face (Hardcover)

This exquisite book is dedicated to "the Silence within us all." From this point of departure, the reader embarks on a quiet journey of wonder and joy, a journey to discover buried treasure within, a journey of authenticity which reverberates in the heart. Arlene Graston's delicately luminous and fanciful illustrations of Charles Mathes's gracefully wise poem are a perfect marriage of word and image, thought brought to the visual. My son's joyful comment,"It has no end. It begins all over!", encapsulates the Spiritual truth of the piece; the connection of everything to everythng else and to the Eternal. I encourage everyone to have the experience of this work of profound Beauty.