Moongame (Moonbear) [Paperback]

Frank Asch (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Moonbear

During a game of hide-and-seek, Moon hides behind a cloud, leaving his friend Bear very worried.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Bear's delight in a game of hide-and-seek with the moon turns to despair when he fears his friend is lost for good. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Frank Asch has written and illustrated nearly sixty children's books, including picture books, poetry, and novels. He is the author of the first book in the Class Pets series, The Ghost of P.S. 42, and is perhaps best known as the creator of the Moonbear series. He performs puppet shows for home-schooled children in his hometown of Middletown Springs, Vermont.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689835183
• ISBN-13: 978-0689835186
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A delightful game of "hide and seek", August 23, 1998

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This review is from: Moongame (Moonbear) (Paperback)

Little Bird teaches Bear how to play "hide and seek," complete with covering his eyes, counting to ten, and, most importantly, taking turns. Later, when Little Bird is not around, Bear asks the moon to play. When it's Bear's turn to count, the moon "hides" behind a cloud. But when Bear can't find the moon, he first enlists the help of Little Bird, then all of the animals in the forest to help search for the moon.

This delightful book teaches toddlers and preschoolers several important lessons. First, they learn the rules of hide and seek, a quintessential childhood game. They can count to ten along with Bear and practice taking turns. And they learn the importance of cooperation and asking for help when you need it. Many books for children attempt to teach such life lessons in heavy-handed ways, but this one maintains its gentle tone throughout.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Moonbear, February 25, 2004

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Luna Zee "Luna" (PA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Moongame (Moonbear) (Paperback)

Moonbear and Little Bird spend a day playing hide and seek. When Little Bird leaves, Moonbear doesn't want to stop, so he asks the Moon to play with him. In a quiet, great-for-right-before-bed book, kids can learn about playing with friends, playing on their own and cooperation. This is a gentle book and thoroughly enjoyable for my whole family.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hide-and-seek bedtime story, November 11, 2003

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Erika Mitchell (E. Calais, VT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moongame (Hardcover)

This book tells the story of a young bear who learns to play hide-and-seek from his friend the bird. He spends all day taking turns hiding or counting to 10 before searching for his friend. At night he decides to play the same game with the moon. The natural world of the moon and the clouds astounds him. The animals of the forest come out and help. The book is charming, and a good short read before bed, with about 700 words.