Yoo Hoo, Moon! [Library Binding]

Mary Blocksma (Author)

Book Description

Unable to get to sleep without the moon shining above him, Bear, along with his animal friends, coaxes the moon out by singing a special moon tune.

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Editorial Reviews

From Kirkus Reviews

On ``Level 1'' of the ``Bank Street Ready-to-Read'' series, an appealing story about a little bear whose animal friends cheerfully awake to help summon the moon she says she needs before she can go to sleep. The animals spot different lights that seem to be the moon--a light in a window, a headlight; at last, the real thing appears and everyone goes back to sleep- -except Bear's cat, who has slept throughout but now wakes to yowl. The language is neatly phrased to include plenty of the rhymes and repetitions that are entertaining and especially instructive at this level; the rhythm wanders in and out of a predictable pattern, disconcerting the ear. Still, an enjoyable addition for the newest independent readers. The text is on a pleasing blue ground, carrying out the nighttime theme and providing a soothing frame for Brewster's comical watercolors of a pillow-soft world and cuddly-looking creatures, glowing with rich, dark tones. (Easy reader. 4-7) -- Copyright ©1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

Bear can't sleep because the moon's not out. So a few sleepy friends help by singing a moon tune, hoping to coax the moon out and get Bear back to bed. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Library Binding
• Publisher: Bt Bound (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0833582992
• ISBN-13: 978-0833582997
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,500,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is a wonderful rhyming book., August 24, 1998

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This review is from: Yoo Hoo, Moon! (Bank Street Level 1*) (Paperback)

This is a fun read-a-long book that your child will quickly memorize and want to read with you. It's full of fun pictures and animal sounds for you to make. My four year old grandsons favorite is when the cow says "Moo Hoo" to the moon. Your child will love it and so will you. I have to read it again and again for Josh.

5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely, gently funny book for young children, November 29, 2010

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AFConnors - See all my reviews

This review is from: YOO HOO, MOON! (Bank Street Ready-to-Read) (Hardcover)

I'm surprised and saddened that this charming book seems to be out of print. I teach young children and I'm always seeking books for read-aluods that have chants or songs which children can join in with. Children love singing, "Yoo-hoo, Moon" and making the animal sounds. They also love to guess what the lights are that the animals mistake for the moon. I highly recommend this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars My 2-year-old loved this, September 18, 2009

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This review is from: YOO HOO, MOON! (Bank Street Ready-to-Read) (Hardcover)

His mom and I also found this to be enjoyable, even after many bedtimes. This was the best of many library books we read last year - we checked it out so many times it made more sense to buy it. Lots of nicely-drawn, characterful animals; simple metric parallel-structured verse that is varied enough to stay fresh; useful as noted for bedtime; good paper and general construction. I expect this will be valuable again for teaching reading one of these days.