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by James Thurber (Author), Louis Slobodkin (Illustrator) "Lenore fell ill of a surfeit of raspberry tarts and took to her bed..." (more)
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The charming Caldecott Medal-winning fable of a sickly princess who knows she will be well if only she can have the moon in the sky. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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PreSchool-Grade 3-- Although the Caldecott-winning edition illustrated by Louis Slobodkin (HBJ, 1943) is the one that many parents and librarians grew up with, this new full-color version by Simont has a charm of its own. His illustrations are more modern in appearance, although the essentially periodless style of dress on the characters has the timeless look that this literary fairy tale demands. Backgrounds are generally sketchy, giving the characters center stage. The clever Jester, dressed in fool's motley, is still the only one of the King's advisors who has the sense to ask Princess Lenore just what she expects when she asks for the moon. The pompous Lord High Chamberlain, the skatty Wizard, and the absent-minded Mathematician are as helpless as ever, and the little princess with her common sense and gap-toothed smile is charming. This will delight a whole new generation of children. --Rosanne Cerny, Queens Borough Public Library, NY
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Voyager Books (April 18, 1973)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0156569809
ISBN-13: 978-0156569804
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Lenore fell ill of a surfeit of raspberry tarts and took to her bed. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Never mind the blue poodles, February 22, 2004

By	E. R. Bird "Ramseelbird" (Manhattan, NY) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Many Moons (Hardcover)

The witty picture book is often considered to be a relatively new phenomenon. In this day and age there's an abundance of sly hip little books like "Olivia" or "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" everywhere you look. But clever picture books are by no means a new creation. I invite you to take a gander at the 1940s Caldecott winner, "Many Moons". If you don't find it the most sublime little work of art, I daresay I'll eat my hat.

In this story a little princess of ten years (going on eleven) become ill from eating, "a surfeit of raspberry tarts". The only cure she wishes for is for someone to get her the moon. Her father, the king, calls in his cleverest advisors, but no one can think of a way to bring the princess the moon. The court jester comes up with the answer, though by the end of the tale it is the princess who has shown true wisdom.

Author James Thurber is as equally well known for his witty cartoons in the "New Yorker" as he is for his books and articles. In this little gem he has taken his audience down a notch. Recognizing that wit and long words are just as appropriate for a five year old as a person of fifty, the book contains a series of delightful asides and ideas. For example, after listing his brilliant accomplishments to the king, the Royal Wizard points out that he also gave the king a cloak of invisibility.

"It didn't work," said the King. "The cloak of invisibility didn't work."
"Yes, it did," said the Royal Wizard.
"No, it didn't," said the King. "I kept bumping into things, the same as ever."
"The cloak is supposed to make you invisible," said the Royal Wizard. "It is not supposed to keep you from bumping into things."
"All I know is, I kept bumping into thing," said the King.

That's the kind of stuff I'm talking about. It's funny. It's well-thought out. And it's a joy to read. Coupled with a series of splendid illustrations by Louis Slobodkin (whose style is suspiciously reminiscent of Thurber's own) the text is complimented excellently. If you're ready to read words to your children that consist of lines like, "midgets, and mermaids, frankincense, ambergris, and myrrh", then you're in good hands with this author. To be perfectly frank, rather than write this review I'd love to just copy down the entire book word for word and show you myself how good it is. But then you wouldn't see the pretty pictures and this WAS a Caldecott winner, after all. So I'm just going to have to trust that you understand how supremely good this book is and that you'll rush right out this very minute and get it for yourself. Few books are worth such efforts, but this is one of the few.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wish Come True, November 24, 2001

By	W. Kaplan "calyndula" (Wynnewood, PA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Many Moons (Hardcover)

Princess Lenore wants the moon for her very own. And no amount of persuasion, cajolery, or distraction can dissuade her. Being a princess, she is used to getting what she wants...but this requests stumps the king and all his courtiers. Lenore grows ill waiting for the moon to be hers.

How many times did I read this charming book to my daughter? More than we can count. Long after she could read for herself, it was a favorite. My daughter is now 17 and thinking about college. And yet to this day, when we see a crescent moon shining brightly in the sky, we say, "It's Lenore's moon!"

A beautiful, timeless classic, short, sweet, and unforgettable.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book to be loved, always, December 5, 1997

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This review is from: Many Moons (Hardcover)

The litmus-test for any children's book, in my opinion, is does it stand the test of time. When the child you gave it to picks it up ten, fifteen, twenty years later, will they still smile and read and say, I *love* this book!

This book passed the litmus-test with me. In fact, I still have the well-loved paperback copy from the years when I was still learning to read carefully set in my bookshelf. Thurber, as many know, is a master of story-telling, and "Many Moons" is moonlight-light and meaningful and absolutely *fun* at the same time, not once "talking down" to the reader. And Slobodkin's watercolors compliment Thurber's prose perfectly. It will be a book the child (or adult!) you give it to will enjoy for years and years to come. At least as long as the binding holds out.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I want the moon!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Non-Jesting Jester?
The princess wanted the moon. Her father, the king, demanded it be gotten for her. As you can imagine, this causes problems for the king's servants. Read more

Published on February 28, 2007 by James T. Charnock

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent story.
Illustrations are sketched and mostly pastel colors are utiilized. After reading each detailed page, the pictures don't seem to do much for the imagination. Read more

Published on September 18, 2006 by Cady Hayden

3.0 out of 5 stars Buy the Edition with the Original Illustrations
Despite Rosemary Thurber's reassurances in the introduction to the reillustrated edition that a "new artist's point of view could be exciting," this new version is very... Read more

Published on May 7, 2006 by Christina Connell

5.0 out of 5 stars My Daughters New Favorite!!
Was suprised to only see 18 reviews on this book. My daughter (aged 7) loves this book and has asked me to read it over many times!! Read more

Published on August 25, 2005 by NotMartha

4.0 out of 5 stars Why I Like This Story
This story is about a sick girl named Lenore and when the comes in and the king asked her what is do you want that would make you better . Read more

Published on January 12, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars THE NUMBER 1 BOOK!
I think that Many Moons is one of my favorite books. I like it because it has details that you can imagen easily. Read more

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