Mail Harry to the Moon [Hardcover]

Robie Harris (Author), Michael Emberley (Illustrator)

Book Description

Grade Level: P and up

Nobody told this older brother that having a new little brother would mean big changes, and he's FED UP! It's time to mail Harry to the moon so life can go back to the way it was before Harry: No more spit-up! No more grabbing! No more wailing in the night! But along the way, baby Harry might just help our hero see that being a big brother means more than just a big nuisance-it means adventure and friendship, too.

Known for their keen grasp of the ups and downs of childhood, bestselling author-illustrator team Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley offer kids and parents a lively look at the lighter side of getting along with the baby in the house.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 1—New siblings will easily relate to the angst that baby Harry causes for his older brother. "Before Harry, nobody grabbed my gorilla and chewed on its nose. Yesterday, Harry did…. Before Harry, nobody but ME sat on Grandma's lap. Yesterday, Harry did." To restore order to his once peaceful household, the boy suggests a variety of solutions. "Flush Harry down the toilet!... Stick Harry in the zoo!... Mail Harry to the moon!" One morning the house is strangely quiet, and the older sibling worries that his parents have actually sent helpless Harry to outer space. Climbing in his laundry basket spaceship, he achieves a daring rescue and even lets Harry sit on his lap for the ride home. Emberley's strong visual punch lines bring the humor to life, and the older boy's expressions clearly get his feelings across. Young listeners are sure to giggle at the various predicaments that Harry's brother envisions for him. Mail Harry to the Moon will have broad appeal for those with or without a new baby in the family.—Jayne Damron, Farmington Community Library, MI
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'Tenderness flows throughout the warmhearted prose and the gentle, sweeping lines of the artwork' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1St Edition edition (June 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316153761
• ISBN-13: 978-0316153768
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.5 x 11.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #989,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun look at "new kid on the block", June 27, 2008

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Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mail Harry to the Moon (Hardcover)

Before Harry was born, There was ME!

Now there's me. And Harry.

Thus begins this delightful picture book about sibling rivalry.

Our little protagonist is extremely upset because now that his baby brother has arrived, everything has changed and no one seems to be paying much attention to him. In fact, Harry wants to steal the whole show! Thus different ideas pops into the protagonist's mind--throwing Harry down the toilet, sticking Harry in the zoo, or even better-mailing Harry to the moon!

But then one morning, Harry disappears and is nowhere to be found. Now it's up to his jealous older brother--who, by the way, doesn't seem too jealous anymore--to find him.

Mail Harry to the Moon is a cute and enjoyable book for very young readers. It's also a nice book to read to young children ages 2 and up. The writing is engaging and the illustrations, simple yet wacky and whimsical, go well with the story. This is a book that will especially appeal to little boys, and one that has an important message for the family. Often young children get jealous with the arrival of a new baby.

Mail Harry to the Moon is the perfect story to ease the tension and teach kids that a new family member can be a great thing too.

Armchair Interviews agrees.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brother band together, December 14, 2011

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This review is from: Mail Harry to the Moon (Hardcover)

Sibling rivalry turns into watchful caring as Harry comes to terms with his new role of older brother. Comedic artwork, typical boy humor; my boys are always in stitches!

5.0 out of 5 stars My Oldest son's favorite book, November 24, 2010

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ResearchMom (Cincinnati, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mail Harry to the Moon (Hardcover)

I found this book at our public library one day when I was pregnant with our second son. This is such a wonderful and humorous book on the addition of a sibling. Searching through the library and talking to the Librarian, I seemed to find only serious and responsibility type books on being an older sibling. This book highlights the nuances of a little sibling and in the end shows what fun a little brother can be. I've checked this book out so many times, that I'm finally just going to buy it!