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Regards to the Man in the Moon

(1981, Fiction - Picture Book, Written by Ezra Keats, Illustrated by Ezra Keats)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A revitalizing dose of imagination, inspiration.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Kids tease Louie about his stepfather and ridicule him when he begins building his spaceship. However, a few of the children join him on his trip, and the others do come around after hearing tales of his adventures.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Regards to the Man in the Moon

Parents need to know that high-flying adventure and bold illustrations keep readers on the edge of their seats.

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  • Families can talk about imagination. Look around your house for something that seems to be just junk. What could you do with it?
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