The reading level for this book is kindergarten to third grade. The story was good and the theme was family, the solar system, perseverance, and determination. The moon is high but he gets it, the only problem is that it is too big for him to bring it home.Ĭomments/observations: My emotional readers response was that the interactive illustrations engaged the readers and overall made the book more interesting. The main character Monica wants the moon to play with her so she asks her papa to get the moon for her.

Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me is a picture book that has pages that unfold the story as readers turn each page. The simple text will encourage beginning readers the touching tale is sure to be read again and again. Vibrant colors, fold-out pages, and a fun-filled narrative all work together to show the waxing and waning of the moon wrapped around a charming story of a father’s great love for his child. Young readers will find much to appreciate in this delightful picture book. Then one night, a sliver of moon appears in the night sky. But the moon keeps getting smaller and smaller until it disappears. She jumps and dances with the moon she hugs the moon and throws it into the air. The moon tells Papa that he gets a little smaller every night and when he is small enough, Papa can take him to Monica.Įvery night the moon gets smaller and smaller, and when he is just the right size, Papa takes him, climbs down the ladder, and takes the moon to Monica. Papa puts the v-e-r-y l-o-n-g ladder on top of the v-e-r-y h-i-g-h mountain, and climbs up and up and up.įinally Papa reaches the moon and tells the moon that Monica wants to play with him, but he is too big. Papa gets a v-e-r-y l-o-n-g ladder, and carries it toward a v-e-r-y h-i-g-h mountain. Monica looked out her bedroom window and wished she could play with the moon, so she asked her father to get the moon for her. Then I would have students come up to the board and draw what they think each phase looks like, and then draw the actual phase so that they could compare and contrast.Ĭarle, E. Using this book in the classroom: After reading this book out loud to the class we would discuss the lunar cycle and I would start by asking the class if anyone knew any of the phases. The main topic within this book is the lunar cycle. This book is also unique because it seamlessly introduces the lunar cycle to young readers. This book is heartwarming as it shows a fathers love in unconditional. The reading level of this book is kindergarten through 2nd grade.Ĭomments/observations: This book, like many of Carle’s other ingenious books, has an interactive element and the pages literally fold out and pop up as the reader goes through the story. She tries to reach the moon but she can quite make it, and so she asks her father to get the moon for her. Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me is about a young girl named Monica who loves the moon.

Papa papa please get the moon for me