Roonie B. Moonie: Lost and Alone [Hardcover]

Janan Cain (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2007 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Roonie B. Moonie yearns to be a great explorer like his hero, Christopher Columblebee. But, while exploring one day, he wanders into a dark, unfamiliar place and finds himself in one scary situation after another. Approached by a suspicious stranger offering to help, Roonie must rely on his mother's guidance and on his instincts to keep himself safe.

Will he be lured away by a stranger? Will he find his way back home? How does he decide who can be trusted? Janan Cain's delightfully illustrated story helps children understand the importance of following safety rules, staying calm, and trusting their feelings.

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About the Author

Like Roonie B. Moonie, Janan Cain enjoys exploring the sights, scents, and sounds of nature. The many varieties of flowers surrounding her studio provide ongoing inspiration for her delightful illustrations.

Janan's first children's book, The Way I Feel, has sold over 1,500,000 copies in hardback, paperback and boardbook editions, making it one of the best selling children's books of all time. Designed to help children better express their emotions and feelings, this treasure has received numerous accolades since its publication in 2000.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Illumination Arts Publishing Company; 1st edition (December 31, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974019089
• ISBN-13: 978-0974019086
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #922,004 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 Bee-Not-Wildered, Find Your Way Home!, July 15, 2008

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Antoinette L. Botsford "storyworker" (Orcas Island, Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roonie B. Moonie: Lost and Alone (Hardcover)

Children need to rove and play outdoors and explore new vistas. Roonie B. Moonie, a bee-child, is brave and foresightful and ready to take on the world. Like every little kid, he loves to roam, so his wise mother reviews a few salient points before he goes out into the world. Unlike many a hero, he actually hears and remembers his mother's advice, which proves timely when he gets in trouble. Roonie gets lost for a time inside a hollow log. It gets worse when a strange bird offers to help Roonie find his mother; but he holds fast to his Mum's advice and avoids another pitfall. More than a story and pictures of inimitable charm, the great strength of this book is how it offers models for for coping with potentially dangerous situations. This inventive romp will help both children and their grownups to reinforce teachings for what to do when lost, or when strangers are "too friendly".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining book, with an important message., March 12, 2011

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ETompkins - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roonie B. Moonie: Lost and Alone (Hardcover)

Roonie B. Moonie Lost and Alone is a fantastic book that teaches children what to do if they get lost. It teaches an important lesson in an entertaining way, and like all of Janan Cain's other books, has beautiful illustrations! My daughter just loves looking at all the pictures of sweet little Roonie.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not only enjoyable, but also invaluable for parents to share with their children, April 4, 2008

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

This review is from: Roonie B. Moonie: Lost and Alone (Hardcover)

Written and illustrated by award-winning children's book creator Janan Cain, Roonie B. Moonie: Lost and Alone is a children's picturebook featuring a young, anthropomorphic bee who longs to become a great explorer like his hero, Christopher Columblebee. When Roonie's explorations take him to a dark, unfamiliar place, he encounters scary situations and is approached by a suspicious stranger. Roonie must remember his mother's advice and listen to his own instincts to stay safe. Instead of going along with a stranger, Roonie keeps searching until he finds someone can who can help him in the proper fashion. "Roonie took a deep breath and carefully approached the mother ladybug. 'Ex-ex-excuse me,' he said nervously. 'My n-n-n-name is Roonie B. Moonie. I was exploring and got lost Could you please call my mom and tell her where I am?' 'Of course I will call her,' the ladybug replied kindly. As he recited his phone number, which he knew by heart, Roonie was happy that he had trusted his feelings and used his head." The colorful oil paintings on charcoal paper bring to life this story that is not only enjoyable, but also invaluable for parents to share with their children while rehearsing what they should do and how they should be careful to protect themselves if they should become lost. Highly recommended, especially for children's public library collections.