Sunshine, Moonshine (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Sun shines on the mountains..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1. This brief, poetic, circular tale follows a boy throughout the course of his active day. From the early morning when the shining sun wakes him until the "Moon shines on my pillow, and says good night to me," the out-of-doors beckons and his summertime adventures are recorded. The full-color, full-page oil or acrylic illustrations evoke a serene and beautiful seaside setting. They are realistically rendered, and background details add to the spare text. Beginning readers will appreciate the large-type print and repetition, although some of the vocabulary (fireflies, among, mountains) may be challenging. Sunshine, Moonshine will also make a gentle bedtime story for toddlers and preschoolers.?Sharon R. Pearce, San Antonio Public Library, TX
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From Booklist

Gr. 1^-2, younger for reading aloud. When the sun shines on his pillow, a little boy wakes up, plays on the beach, meets his father on the dock, goes sailing till sunset, watches the moon rise, chases fireflies, and goes to bed with the moon shining on his pillow. Armstrong tells the simple story with such grace that the text of Sunshine, Moonshine could easily stand on its own as a poem for young children. Interpreting the verses and showing the changes in light and colors through the day and evening are softly textured illustrations that pick up on images in the poem and extend the story. Firmly rooted in a child's experiences, this book makes a satisfying choice for beginning readers and an appealing read-aloud for younger children. Carolyn Phelan

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (March 11, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679864423
• ISBN-13: 978-0679864424
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #71,369 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great first read, April 6, 2001

By A Customer

my son is 3, and he really likes this book. it has large print, so he can read some of the words. he talks about sunshine and moonshine during the day, and he got it from this book. it's memorable and easy to read over and over. get it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great illustrations, July 31, 2002

By	R. Hansen "hansen4" (Utah) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My 17 mo daughter loves this book. She loves to point out the sun or the moon on each page. She hands it to me to be read to her at least once a day.

1.0 out of 5 stars never received, August 10, 2009

By	Vicki L. Cox "Grad school Nanna" (Texarkana USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have never received this item - snail mail? I don't think they are this slow.