Moon Pops

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My only quibble, was if the moon melted (and was thus liquid), but all the power went out, how did granny manage to freeze the moon pops? Inspired by Korean folklore, this bedtime story uses cutout ink characters within detailed dioramas to depict a magical summer night. Using a strategy that would probably be a nonstarter in real life, the mother deflects her stubborn offspring’s string of bath-free occupational conceits with appeals to reason: “Pirates NEVER EVER take baths!

The image of the tenants enjoying their moon pops, which also adorns the book’s cover, shows the creatures gazing incredulously at their gleaming treats in the dark of night, their faces illuminated by their moon pops’ light. Baek’s use of onomatopoeia makes for a fun read-aloud for young readers, and her mixed media and collage illustrations result in a unique style that further captures the attention. As an educator, I would recommend this book for public, school, and classroom libraries so children have access to multicultural resources.

That’s when the two moon rabbits showed up and Granny had to figure out how to rebuild their moon home using the last drops of the moon. She said the book “aligns really well with Montessori principles” and suggested it may be a good book to guide a parent discussion. Again, publisher description says: “illustrated in otherworldly mixed-media” and it is otherworldly for certain.

Astrid Lindgren Award winner Baek draws gently on Korean folklore while keeping her feet firmly planted in the modern day, with some delicious visual texture. Granny’s solution for getting the rabbits back to their home on the moon also involves shimmering lights and wondrous, sparkling orbs that shine against the cloudy, starless night sky. In fact, after reading it, I went to H Mart in Cambridge so I could walk around and inhabit the book’s setting for a little bit. I thought the story was interesting and I think kids will have a really fun time making the sounds highlighted throughout the story.Moon Pops is a strange and delightful tale made for lingering over—and perfect for reading with your own moon pop. This modern, whimsical spin on a classic Korean folktale transports readers with eye-catching, detailed artwork and a magical story . The text is simple and clear, but the real shining star here are the illustrations, which are diorama-like photographs.

One of the grannies struggling with the heat decides to make ice pops out of the melting moon, but while that does keep everyone cool, it leaves the rabbits from the moon homeless. The artist uses real figurines and perfect lighting to capture the most pleasant way to portray this story. Mixed media provide an enchanting forest background, with stylized flora and fauna eventually illuminated by a large, benign moon, because the night “doesn’t like to catch them by surprise.A retelling of the Korean folktale, "The Legend of Moon Rabbit," with an urban setting and with a modern twist. It's an unusual style and a folktale I hadn't heard of and the combination makes it quirky but still a lovely unfolding of how we cultivate connection. Moon Rabbit is left homeless with the moon melted but Granny and makes a new moon for the rabbit from drops she saves. It has a soft, dark look that makes it seem like something creepy is around the corner, but with the lights in the right places, it highlights the feeling of togetherness.

Not particularly persuasive, but this might coax a few young porkers to get their trotters into the tub. Descriptive onomatopoeia (“whir-whir” and “hum-hum”) capture the animals’ attempts to cool off by firing up their air conditioners, turning on fans and opening refrigerator doors.

But when 2 rabbits arrive because they lost their home, Granny needs to figure out how to help them. English translation available here (but you can't really see the amazing pictures, alas): https://www. I absolutely loved this story and I loved the papery, collage-style illustrations accentuated by the glowing yellow of the melted moon. I had to look up the folktale, though, when I read about air conditioners and freezers on the second spread.