Moon Rabbit Builds A Fine House [Hardcover]

Terry Avery (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 25, 2000 | Age Level: 2 and up

This dreamlike, surreal, and beautifully written and illustrated children's book is the story of the "Rabbit in the Moon" instead of the "Man in the Moon."

Moon Rabbit comes down to earth to live in a old stone dwelling inspired by Chaco Canyon, where he discovers the warmth of the ancient fires from the memory of the Pueblo dwellers who shared their stories with him.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...a tale of gentle magic, told with singing words and the comforting colors of earth and sky. -- Joe Hayes, Storyteller

A cozy, dreamlike bedtime tale, with imaginative, evocative paintings by the author. Sure to enchant even the youngest audience. -- Ginny Boylls, Children*s Librarian, San Diego, California Public Library

Moon Rabbit illustrates the beauty and precision of Old Pueblo builders, incorporating their memory in the stones... -- Bill Neuwirth, Teacher and Guide

About the Author

Author and illustrator Terry Avery has lived in the Rocky Mountain Southwest for 44 years. She and JJ Corgi-dog now live in Santa Fe, NM. Once, not so long ago, she looked up at the full moon above this town and was amazed to see not the Man in the Moon but a Rabbit in the Moon, and not just a cute little bunny rabbit but a lanky jackrabbit with long, wind-swept ears.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Azro Pr (December 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929115008
• ISBN-13: 978-1929115006
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,772,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Imagination Boost, March 19, 2001

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MSW (Kansas City, MO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moon Rabbit Builds A Fine House (Hardcover)

After reading Moon Rabbit Builds a Fine House my kids and I are imagining all sorts of never-seen-before animals in the full moon and clouds, too. We are having fun making up our own folk stories about what we are seeing. Terry Avery- thanks for the wonderful imagination starter.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars rave for moon rabbit, March 5, 2001

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Ginny Boylls (San Diego CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moon Rabbit Builds A Fine House (Hardcover)

Moon Rabbit, a cozy dreamlike bedtime tale, trips off the tongue with alliterative language and repetition of phrases sure to please even the wiggliest listener. The imaginative, evocative paintings by the author enhance the wonder of the story. An enchanting choice for any age. (Don't forget to look for Moon Rabbit in the next full moon!)