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Happy Birthday, Moon (Moonbear) |  | Author: Frank Asch
Publisher: Aladdin
Category: Book
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 16685
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 32
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 8.7 x 0.2
ISBN: 0689835442
EAN: 9780689835445
ASIN: 0689835442
Publication Date: March 1, 2000
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Product Description
When a bear discovers that the moon shares his birthday, he buys the moon a beautiful hat as a present.
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 Cute story but... November 1, 2009
Elizabeth A. Beeso
Very cute story (mom's opinion) but only asked to read one time. Child four year old boy.
 A Lesson, Believe it or Not, in Cultural Diversity October 23, 2009
Pete Goetz (APO, AE USA)
This is a wonderful and wise story, of a simple, unassuming bear who wants to give and appreciates what he receives in return. I still get a lump in my throat, and have for many years, everytime I read it to a group of children. "Happy Birthday Moon" is also a useful tool when attempting to instill tolerance of cultural differences to children. I ask my fifth grade students when they hear the story--and chuckle at the silly Bear--why, in our culture, the Moon spoke to the Bear, and they respond straight away that he was in the mountains and there was an echo. I then suggest if you slip into Bear's "culture", why did the Moon speak to the Bear? They answer after a moment's thought, because the Bear spoke first and it is rude not to answer back! From there we discuss why the Bear bought the hat for the Moon, why the Moon "tried on the hat", why the Moon gave the Bear a hat in return, etc, from Bear's culture as opposed to our own. This same lesson can be taught using the equally fine story "Moongame".
A Simple Children's Book With A Deep Message Buried At The Surface July 6, 2009
"The Word Man" (Florida, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This exciting children's book teaches a wonderful lesson about giving to others using the moon as an imaginary friend. The book also has an underlying mission that teaches the reader (Or listener) about the dynamics of an echo. It is a "must have" for every children's library. (Especially those home libraries of bedtime stories) The beautiful illustrations make it perfect bedtime reading for newborns and beyond. Once children start learning to read to themselves, this book is perfect because of its simplicity and the special lesson that it conveys.
The lesson about giving something special to somebody else to celebrate your own special occasions goes way beyond the bindings of this 28 page children's book. I have two daughters who for the past decade have been "donating their Christmas holidays and birthdays" to orchestrate fund raisers for children, animals, and disabled people less fortunate than themselves. Working together and individually they have raised over a quarter of a million dollars for bunk beds and a playground for a children's shelter, seed money to build a new animal shelter and wildlife hospital, hurricane supply kits for the disabled, and many more worthy causes. Their "credo" has always been "Rather than presents for me, I am asking everyone to "give a little" to help those who need it the most. It sounds like what Bear did in "Happy Birthday Moon". For his birthday, he wanted to get a special present for the moon rather than focusing on what he wanted for himself. What a wonderful lesson for young children to incorporate into their own set of values. Thank you Mr. Asch for this deep and wonderful message buried at the surface of this simple children's bedtime story. It was an important influence on what my daughters have been able to accomplish because it was one of their favorite bedtime stories.
Best Christmas Gift January 7, 2009
Robert W. Wunderlich Jr. (Keene, NH)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this for my 18 yr old sister. She hadn't seen a copy of the book since she was 10, and it was her favorite book growing up. She cried when she opened it. I think she liked it! I recommend this book for any child, of any age. It's a cute classic.
Happy Birthday Moon October 15, 2008
Janie R. Denton (Lancaster, KY USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This one of my all time favorite books. It is well written and very creative. My son would always ask for this book. He now reads it to his little brother. Great book.
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