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On 5/7 Tanya Dennis wrote: I’ve shared my struggles to balance work and family, specifically parenting, with you in several posts. I know many of you struggle with the same. Whether it be a direct sales business, supporting a husband’s business, writing or freelance design, if you’re a mom at home, finding that ... Making Work at Home Work
On 4/20 Sandra Joseph wrote: As a Thomas Nelson Book Reviewer, it is a pleasure to pick and receive books to review ~~ especially when the book is a children’s book. One of the things, I miss the most about having grown daughters is that there is no longer a little girl to snuggle against me while we read. Since, I ... Book Review - The Moon Shines Down
On 2/26 Melissa Stebbins wrote: The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown The manuscript for this story by Margaret Wise Brown, the author of Goodnight Moon, was found after sitting for decades in a dusty trunk. The story is based on the New England prayer “God Bless the Moon and God Bless Me” and reminds us of the important ... The Moon Shines Down
On 2/22 Pamela Leja wrote: The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown. This book is by the same author as the hugely popular picture book Goodnight Moon. This is sure to be a classic and just as popular, the main character is cute and instantly loveable. You find yourself looking for him on every page just to see what he is ... Review- The Moon Shines Down
On 2/17 Steven McEvoy wrote: The Moon Shines Down Margaret Wise Brown (Author) Laura Minchew (Additional Verses)Linda Bleck (Illustrator)Thomas Nelson ISBN 9781400312993This book was found in a trunk 65 years after the author passed away, with additional verses crafted by Laura Minschew to be similar in style and structure to Wise ... The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown
On 2/9 Jolene Kehler wrote: A while ago I agreed to review some books on my blog and in exchange I get to keep them. This is my first review. The book I read is called "The Moon Shines Down." It is a book pulled from the vaults of Margaret Wise Brown. I absolutely adore two of Margaret Wise Brown's more classic books ("Good Night ... Book Review: The Moon Shines Down
On 2/7 Julie Pollitt wrote: In the cherished book, The Moon Shines Down, the verses are just as poetic for the parent's as they are for children. The manuscript, stashed away for decades, revives the voice of author Margaret Wise Brown. As I read the book to my two young boys, we followed a little koala singing his way though ... The Moon Shines Down
On 2/4 Alexa Chaplin wrote: A story lost, and then found: The Moon Shines Down was written years ago by Margaret Wise Brown (Goodnight Moon, Runaway Bunny) and tucked away with numerous other manuscripts; it was discovered recently and has just been published fifty-six years after the death of the author. The manuscript as Brown ... Book Review: The Moon Shines Down
On 1/30 Dana Ellis wrote: In this book, you travel around the world with a friendly Koala bear and a sweet little prayer, "I see the moon, and the moon sees me, God bless the moon, and God bless me". With wonderful illustration and a heart felt sentiment, this book has so much to offer, making it appealing to a wide variety ... My First Book Review and Give Away!
On 1/30 Cherie Hill wrote: The thing I loved most about this book even more than “Goodnight Moon,” were the illustrations that will capture the hearts and minds of every child. The brilliant color and detail will give you a chance to spend hours with a child discovering all of the creative wonders on each page. The message ... A Book for Every Child
On 1/19 Trish Doerrler wrote: I recently had the opportunity to read this never before published book by Margaret Wise Brown. Most of you are probably familiar with this author, who wrote many children's classics such as Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny. The manuscript for The Moon Shines Down was discovered in an old cedar trunk ... A new children's classic?
On 1/14 TerryAnn Porter wrote: In this book, The Moon Shines Down, a koala bear looks at the moon and visualizes that the same moon he is watching is being watched all around the world, including France, Switzerland and Africa. As he thinks on the different ones looking up he asks God to bless them. The words are fun for a young ... Book Review: The Moon Shines Down
On 1/12 Denise Greenacre wrote: A child can travel the world in The Moon Shines Down. Based on the New England sampler prayer, “God Bless the Moon and God Bless Me” the koala sees the moon and prays in a different part of the world on each page. On each vibrantly, colorfully illustrated page the same moon looks down on the Dutch ... Book Review: The Moon Shines Down
On 12/30 Caroline Braun wrote: Today I am going to write a review of the book The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown, the author of Goodnight Moon. I loved Goodnight Moon when I was younger, so I thought I would enjoy this book.The first thing I thought was neat was the story about the manuscript. This story is sort of like ... The Moon Shines Down
On 12/28 Krista French wrote: i recently became part of the Thomas Nelson blogger book review program, and was tickled when The Moon Shines Down, by Margaret Wise Brown, arrived in my mailbox. here’s my first attempt at a book review on this blog! The Moon Shines Down was written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Linda Bleck, with ... Book Review: The Moon Shines Down
On 12/20 Tiffanie Doyle wrote: Forgotten for decades in a dusty,tucked-away trunk, The Moon Shines Down, brings to life once more the unmistakable voice of Margaret Wise Brown, the author of Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny. This soon-to-be classic allows a whole new generation of children to discover, cherish, and enjoy the ... The Moon Shines Down
On 12/19 Stephanie Schauer wrote: The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown is a great children's book. It's rhyming rhythm and storyline are fun to read to your child and keeps them engaged. The illustrations are also FANTASTIC, I really can not say enough about them!! They are so colorful and kid friendly, you couldn't ask for any ... The Moon Shines Down
On 12/16 Nichole Esmon wrote: There is a certain romance to the story behind “The Moon Shines Down” by Margaret Wise Brown. The unfinished manuscript was found in a cedar trunk years after the author’s death. The pages were in the trunk for so long that “the onionskin paper had yellowed and the paperclips that held the pages ... Not Brown's best
On 12/15 Kit Wilkinson wrote: Brown is the well-known author of the children's classic Goodnight Moon, a book, which I'll be honest here, I've never really cared for. The Moon Shines Down, however, is more engaging. Based on the sampler prayer "God Bless the Moon and God Bless Me," the picture story follows a cute Koala bear around ... The Moon Shines Down
On 12/14 Jennifer Herron wrote: With simple, easy rhythms kids will soon start reciting as you read the book (God bless the moon and God bless me), The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown is a delightful book that exposes children to many cultures – Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia.The story follows a koala bear as he ... Review of The Moon Shines Down
On 12/13 Heather LeFebvre wrote: I just received the book The Moon Shines Down in the mail. By the author of Goodnight Moon, this manuscript lay hidden in a Vermont attic until its recent discovery and subsequent publishing.The Moon Shines Down tells, in rhyme form, of little boys and girls around the world, and asks God’s blessing ... Book Review -- The Moon Shines Down
On 12/13 Terra Hangen wrote: “The Moon Shines Down” is a book of sweet verses and bold colors, with words by Margaret Wise Brown (1910-1952) and illustrations by Linda Bleck. Margaret Wise Brown wrote one of my top five favorite children’s books “The Runaway Bunny” and the award winning “Good Night Moon.” Now children ... Moon Shines Down
On 12/12 Janet Collins wrote: "The Moon Shines Down" is a brand new picture book written by Margaret Wise Brown, who has been dead for a long time. The original manuscript, written years ago by the famous author, was recently found, but it wasn't long enough for a book, so someone else added to it. The theme of unity between people ... The Moon Shines Down
On 12/12 MaLisa Lewis wrote: by: Margaret Wise BrownIllustrated by: Linda BleckThe book was absolutely beautiful. The illustrations, even more than the copy, have had us flipping through this bedtime story more than once. The cute little globe-trotting Koala tied visual aspects together nicely. The little tid-bits from other ... BOOK REVIEW: The Moon Shines Down
On 12/12 Sarah English wrote: Posted 12/12/08: My first impressions of this book were how beautiful it is. I love the bold colors and the bright yellow moon that appears each of the pages. I wasn't the first to read it though. I live in a house full of book lovers and as soon as I had opened it, glanced through it and then set it ... Bright and beautiful story
On 12/11 Jennifer Hartenburg wrote: We decided to participate in Thomas Nelson's Book Review Bloggers program. In exchange for providing a book review, TN sends out a free copy of a book to a blogger. Here is our inaugural review.With bold, lyrical illustrations by Linda Bleck, The Moon Shines Down would make a sweet gift for a little ... The Moon Shines Down
On 12/9 Ashley Kwasney wrote: I love this book! It is based on the New England sampler prayer: “God Bless the Moon and God Bless Me.” Using a recently discovered manuscript of the beloved children’s author, Margaret Wise Brown, and the writing talents of children’s book publisher, Laura Minchew, this story comes alive ... I love this book!
On 12/8 Cass Darrow wrote: Recently, I recieved a copy of The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown. I’m sure you recognize that name as the author of the incredible Goodnight Moon. The manuscript for this new book was found in an old trunk, and you can read more about that at the link above. It’s ... The Moon Shines Down
On 12/6 Pamela Darbonne wrote: The Moon Shines down is a beautiful hardcover, and I immediately was drawn to its familiar-looking illustrations, so similar to the classic we've loved forever and a day -- Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown. After reading it myself and then reading it to my children, I was pleasantly surprised ... A Great Children's Gift
On 12/6 Cheryl Carvajal wrote: The Moon Shines Down, according to the book's history, was begun by Margaret Wise Brown, an author my kids have adored, especially her book Goodnight Moon. I also liked Runaway Bunny, not only for the images, but for the tone of the piece, the conclusion the child comes to that he'll just stick around ... A Piece of History
On 12/4 Jane Lebak wrote: It’s hard to believe anyone would ask me to review a book after what I did to The Lorax last year, (and actually, I did it twice!) but Thomas Nelson Press has a blogger book review deal going on, and I signed up. My first title is The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown. Yes, that ... Book review: The Moon Shines Down
On 12/3 Jeanette Levellie wrote: This beautifully illustrated children’s picture book was lost for over fifty years, and recently discovered in a Vermont barn. The original manuscript was written by Margaret Wise Brown, but since the manuscript was too short, it was added to by Laura Minchew, a children’s book publisher and a fan ... The Moon Shines Down
On 12/3 Jennifer Couturier wrote: The prayer/poem is elegantly written as we travel around the globe and meet the sleeping children that the moon shines down on. Linda Bleck’s bright, richly colorful pictures perfectly paint the simple and comforting feeling the book emanates. From the smiling Dutch cow, to the snoozing platypus, I ... Weekly Review: The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown
On 12/2 Colleen Quinn wrote: Developed from a manuscript lost for decades, the story behind the story of this book is almost better than the book itself. Margaret Wise Brown, author of such beloved children's classics as Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny, left behind this manuscript (and others) in a cedar trunk. Now 56 years after ... The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown
On 12/2 Heather Chandler wrote: I got this adorable book from Thomas Nelson Publishing. We have always been big fans of Margaret Wise Brown's children's stories, so when I saw the opportunity to pick up a book that had been buried in an old trunk of hers, I was pretty excited! The Moon Shines Down reflects the classic prose found in ... The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown
On 12/2 Monica Stuart wrote: Don't like reading but want to know more about the Bible. Get this dramatic audio Bible on 3 mp3 cds lasting over 23 hours long and hear about God's word from various actors, actresses and musicians as you go about your day. Including intros from Max Lucado and his daughter Jenna. Great for road trips ... The Word of promise next generation New Testament
On 12/2 Sarah Dailey wrote: Can I just say, when you read this book it may just take you back to your childhood... or maybe to the childhood of your parents? I know that this book was written by a woman who died in 1952 ( it was recently discovered in an old trunk and published for the first time), but it took me by surprise just ... Honest-to-goodness nostalgia...
On 11/30 Monica Garcia wrote: By the author of Goodnight Moon comes a story that will delight children all over the world. The partial manuscript for this book was found fifty-six years after Margaret Wise Brown’s Death and children’s book publisher Laura Minchew was chosen to complete the book in Brown’s unique style.A little ... Review: The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown
On 11/30 Katherine J. Crawford wrote: A never before published children's book, "The Moon Shines Down" by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Linda Bleck arrived in my mail yesterday. I felt like a child with an unexpected Christmas gift when I gazed at the bright yellow moon over a Koala bear sailing down a river. I quit my tasks and ... The Moon Shines Down
On 11/30 Melanie Law wrote: The Moon Shines Down explores countries and regions around the world as well as the oceans that connect them all. Holland, Switzerland, Mexico, and Australia are just a few of the many countries included in the rhyming verse. A koala bear guide and the moon are the common threads in the large brightly-colored ... Review: The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown
On 11/29 Danielle Kelley wrote: 4.0 out of 5 stars God bless the moon, November 29, 2008 By Danielle Kelley The Moon Shines Down is a beautifully illustrated children's book about one of my son's favorite things right now...the moon. Margaret Wise Brown, the author of Goodnight Moon, is the main author of this book. The manuscript ... God bless the moon
On 11/29 Nikki T wrote: I was given the opportunity to receive a free copy of The Moon Shines Down by the late Margaret Wise Brown from Thomas Nelson Publishers. I chose to receive and review this book because I have three children who love books! This book was in hiding for more than 50 years, and was only recently ... Book Review
On 11/28 Cindy Loven wrote: A hidden treasure, in a cedar chest for 56 years after the death of the author Margaret Wise Brown, The Moon Shines Down, is a wonderful picture book for children. Based upon a New England Sampler, the book is a wonderful easy to read book for young readers. The original manuscript, too short for a ... The Moon Shines Down Review
On 11/27 Margaret Chind wrote: Reading level: Ages 4-8Hardcover: 48 pagesPublisher: Thomas Nelson (November 4, 2008)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 140031299XISBN-13: 978-1400312993 Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches For more information, click here to go to the Thomas Nelson product page. The Moon Shines Down by Margaret ... The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown and Linda Beck
On 11/26 Ruth Curcuru wrote: The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise BrownMy reviewrating: 5 of 5 starsIf you are looking for a Christmas present for a young child, this may be the book for you. Once upon a time, Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnite Moon started this book, which is based on the childhood rhyme "I see the Moon, ... A Beautiful Children's Book
On 11/26 Cindy Horton wrote: Have you ever read any children’s books by Margaret Wise Brown? She wrote delightful books such as Goodnight, Moon, The Sleepy Book, and Mister Dog, The Dog Who Belonged to Himself. Miss Brown, who never had any children of her own, lived from 1910 to 1952 and wrote hundreds of story books for ... Review: The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown
On 11/26 Susanna Berry wrote: This is a children's book which immediately catches the eye with its A4 sized pages and bright front cover illustration. According to the blurb, the manuscript for this book lay forgotten for many years. It has been added to, giving it greater length. Many children know the words 'I see the moon and ... The Moon Shines Down
On 11/26 Brett Stair wrote: Margaret Wise Brown wrote the classic and Stair family favorite Good Night Moon.So when I was presented with the opportunity to grab a free book to review I opted for the one I hoped could match Brown's classic. The book was actually recently discovered as an unfinished manuscript in a tucked away trunk ... An enjoyable read
On 11/25 Desiree Bochman wrote: Today, I read my children “The moon shines down”. My boys are 7 and 2. They were fascinated by it. The illustrations are colorful and fit the story perfectly. They had fun looking for the Koala on every page. There are a variety of animals for kids to look at. Some they had never heard of, and ... My boys loved this book
On 11/25 Jennifer Hodgkiss wrote: The Moon Shines Down is a poetically and beautifully written children’s book. With every turn of the page your children can visit another culture in a far away land from the comfort of their favorite reading spot! The verses written by Margaret Wise Brown have an elegant rhyme to them that makes the ... Fun Read!
On 11/25 Frances Clements wrote: I have received my second book from Thomas Nelson for review. It is The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown.I have read Good Night Moon once a long time ago. I have a vague recollection of a mother and baby rabbit. So if you are looking for a review comparing the two, this is not the one for you.I ... The Moon Shines Down
On 11/25 Peggy Erickson wrote: Less than a week after signing up, I received my first book to review for Thomas Nelson: The Moon Shines Down. The unfinished manuscript by Margaret Wise Brown, author of many children s classics, was recently discovered in a trunk in a Vermont attic, and was finished by Laura Minchew, a longtime fan of Brown. ... The Moon Shines Down
On 11/24 Nicolle Atchison wrote: As a huge fan of "Goodnight Moon", I really wanted to like this book. The illustrations were wonderful and I really liked the concept of the book, but I think maybe there was a reason M.W. Brown, had left it at the bottom of a trunk. As a poem, I am sure this would have been a better success, but read ... I Wanted to like this book...
On 11/24 Ashea Goldson wrote: The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Brown, author of the children’s classic Goodnight Moon, a personal favorite of mine, is no less than a Godsend. The book begins with a glossy cover where the moon, which dominates the page, shines down on innocent looking creatures amidst a dark Christmas night. It ... The Moon Shines Down
On 11/24 Tom Parsons wrote: When my kids were younger, we used to read them books such as Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown. There was something special about those stories. Their charm was in their simplicity and Ms. Brown’s ability to say so much with so few words. We’d read them so often that pretty ... Book Review: <i>The Moon Shines Down</i>
On 11/24 Rebekah Carpenter wrote: Yesterday, I received the book The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown to review. Beck is best known for her book Goodnight Moon, which is basically a bedtime or nap time story that is beloved by children and parents alike. The Moon Shines Down, which which is based on a New England Sampler prayer, ... Book Review: The Moon Shines Down
On 11/23 Michelle Wegner wrote: The Moon Shines Down is a brilliantly written, beautifully illustrated book for children. Rob and I are always searching for books and visual images about other people groups and cultures to get in front of our girls. The cartoon Koala in this story talks about the moon and how it shines down on him, ... Reviewing The Moon
On 11/21 Andy Morgan wrote: I received this book in the post from Thomas Nelson publishers for a review. I have never read a Margaret Wise Brown book before. Author of over 100 children's stories, including Goodnight Moon Margaret Wise Brown died very young in 1952 at the age of 42. This story was found in an old trunk held together ... The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown (Illustrated by Linda Bleck)
On 11/20 Alyssa Liljequist wrote: This is my review for the book, The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown, Illustrated by Linda Bleck (for product info., you can go to http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/product_detail.asp?sku=140031299X). The Moon Shines Down is being published for the first time ever after being found ... Book review: The Moon Shines Down
On 11/20 john umland wrote: Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown is one of my favorite books to read to small children, especially at bedtime. My youngest just turned nine so those days are long gone in my household. Sigh. I enjoyed so much the rhythm, cadence, and meter of that book. It just rolled off the tongue. I recently ... book report: The Moon Shines Down
On 11/20 Kristen Marie Stewart wrote: Held together by rusty paper clips and hidden in a trunk, the manuscript of The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown was forgotten for decades. Unexpectedly discovered in a Vermont barn, the book was recently introduced to the world by Thomas Nelson. The text is based on the prayer “I See the ... The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown
On 11/20 Karen Gervasi wrote: Notes on the book from the inside cover: An incomparable children’s book almost lost to the world. As an unpublished, incomplete manuscript based on a New England sampler prayer, “God bless the moon and God bless me“, the author’s work was found in an old barn in Vermont years after her death. ... Timeless Delight
On 11/20 ABI BUENING wrote: When I saw this book up for bloggers to review I jumped at the chance. My daughters loved Good-Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. We wore that book out along with Dr. Seuss's books. Kids love rhythm and rhyme in the early years. My girls are older so I thought what a good book to have for them to read ... The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown
On 11/19 Sarah Mourreale wrote: By the author of Good Night Moon and Runaway Bunny, this new release was hidden for years in a trunk. Found posthumously, it is now newly published and released. Linda Bleck illustrated this fun new children's book. I see the Moon And the Moon sees me God bless the Moon And God bless me. Based on ... The Moon Shines Down
On 11/19 Tim Dunn wrote: Like many in my age demographic, my exposure to children’s books was very limited prior to the arrival and subsequent reading patterns of my 18-month-old son. When given the opportunity to read the latest offering from the author who gave us “Goodnight Moon”, (which my wife says is a ... Review of “The Moon Shines Down” (Margaret Wise Brown)
On 11/19 D.J. Kleiner wrote: The Moon Shines Down resulted from Laura Minchew “completing” Margaret Wise Brown’s manuscript based on the prayer I See the Moon. Sadly, The Moon Shines Down is not engaging due to the lack of overall structure. The voice flips between the third and first person. The premise of the book is the ... The Moon Shines Down
On 11/18 Charles Wiese wrote: This is my first book review as part of the Thomas Nelson Book Review Blog program. It's an illustrated children's book called The Moon Shines Down. The book is an expansion of an unfinished manuscript by Margaret Wise Brown, author of the classic Goodnight Moon. I'm unqualified to perform textual criticism ... Book Review: The Moon Shines Down
On 11/18 Robin Shope wrote: *The Moon Shines Down*I love it!, November 18, 2008 By Robin Shope "A Serial Writer" (Texas) - See all my reviews The Christmas Edition Years and years ago, when my girl was little...we would take night time walks and as we started back home again, we would look up at the stars and the moon ... The Moon Shines Down I love it!
On 11/18 Kelley Mathews wrote: For the last fifty years (maybe more), children have enjoyed the soothing, rhythmic words and bright, cheerful colors of Goodnight Moon. Most parents even enjoy reading that book aloud. Now, from the author of that old favorite comes a never-before-published manuscript titled The Moon Shines Down. A ... A New Childhood Classic in the Making?
On 11/18 Laura Hilton wrote: We’re all familiar with the old children’s bedtime prayer: I see the moon And the moon sees me God bless the moon And God bless me. Ms. Brown, a pioneer of children’s literature, has taken this well-known poem, and expounded on it, making an absolutely charming book for children. The book is ... A Delightful New Children's Classic
On 11/18 Deanna Germany wrote: If you are a Mom you have probably read "Goodnight Moon" about a 1,000 times. You have every word memorized. Just picking up the book brings back the memories of snuggling up with your sweet one after a bath. How sweet they smell just after their bath all warm and cuddly in their pajamas. Curled up beside ... The Moon Shines Down
On 11/18 Kyle Burkholder wrote: The Moon Shines Down is a children’s book from Margaret Wise Brown, the same author who brought muffin-eating moose and cookie-eating mice into our homes. For being a decades-old book that was only recently found in a trunk, there is an element of today in the carefully crafted words. The Moon Shines ... Inspiring and Soothing: The Moon Shines Down
On 11/18 Jana McCraine wrote: I received this book, hoping it would be a book that I could read to my son. The author also wrote the popular children's book, "Goodnight Moon". I absolutely love this book! I read it to my son (4 months old), and he sat happily and listened to the whole thing. It's pretty long (about 40 pages), but ... Great book for kids of all ages!
On 11/18 Brenda Nuland wrote: This is the first book I am reviewing for Thomas Nelson and what a book to start with! It arrived just as I was leaving to pick Christopher up from work on Friday and I was able to peruse it while sitting in a warm car with the engine running (as it is still not starting from time to time) and a cold ... The Moon Shines Down, a book review
On 11/17 Pamela Stransky wrote: I just received a copy of this wonderful book for children by the writer of "Goodnight Moon". This is a wonderful Christian based story for very young children 2-4 years old.I would encourage parents to pick this one up and share it with your children tonight! This all I wrote I hope that it is suf ... Good Christian Book
On 11/17 Steve Pedersen wrote: … And give it to a child! What a delight for the ears and eyes and heart! “Moon Shines Down” is a thing of beauty in every sense - its message, art, and words. Thomas Nelson has done a good deed in publishing this children’s book. I was reading it right after I received it today ... Buy This Book…
On 11/17 Wendi Capehart wrote: Thomas Nelson publishes a forgotten manuscript, and Margaret Wise Brown's public gets a new picture book by this gentle and delightful author 56 years after her death.More on their website, or purchase from Amazon.I received it in the mail today from Thomas Nelson, and read it aloud to my 18 and 10 year ... A New Margaret Wise Brown Book
On 11/17 April Starkey wrote: After reading “The Moon Shines Down” by Margaret Wise Brown, I have to say I am very happy they found this lost manuscript 56 years after her death! It took me back to my childhood when I use to sit on my parents lap and have them read to me and being in the library sitting down and watching the ... Wonderful Children's book!
On 11/17 Lisa Lickel wrote: Margaret Wise Brown is resurrected as a master children’s story-teller, this time with the help of her fans. A prolific writer and founder of the “here and now” style in the early twentieth century, Brown’s classics feature children and animals in soft, cuddly tales with strong rhythms, begging ... The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown
On 11/15 Becca C wrote: We loved it! I had this book on my wishlist mainly because my daughter loves "Good Night Moon" by the same author (even though it isn't one of my personal favorites. However, this one, "The Moon Shines Down" is quickly becoming a favorite of both of ours. The illustrations are beautifully done, and ... Loved it.....great bedtime or anytime book.
On 11/15 Sara J. Henry wrote: The worse thing you can say about this book is that it isn't "Goodnight Moon" or "Runaway Bunny," the classic, comforting, beloved books by the same author. Once you forgive it that, you can look at it more fairly. Some of the verses are delightful: Then the Moon shines down On the Fields of France Where ... God Bless Me and the Moon
On 11/14 One Mom wrote: Thanks to my friend Wickle, I have recently become a Book Review Blogger for Thomas Nelson Publishers. Following is my first review: The Moon Shines Down is a children’s book from Margaret Wise Brown, author of the much loved and much read book Good Night Moon. The Moon Shines Down was a manuscript discovered in a ... Book Review: The Moon Shines Down