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Reviewed by Doreen Chombu for Readers' Favorite
The Boy Who Talked to the Moon is a children's picture book written by Lawrence Deary, with illustrations by Leighanna Martin. The story follows Bernie, a young boy who has a deep love for the night sky, especially the moon. He often wonders about its size and why it changes shape. One night, he sees a face on the moon and begins to talk to it. At first, he thinks he is imagining things when he hears a voice responding. However, the moon starts to talk to him, answering Bernie’s questions about its changing shape and occasional disappearance. The moon encourages Bernie to be a bright light who brings cheer to anyone feeling sad or having a bad day.
The Boy Who Talked to the Moon is a heartwarming tale that teaches children the importance of bringing joy to others and staying optimistic during tough times. Through the different phases of the moon, readers learn that life is filled with both good and bad days and that we all need comfort and support to get through them. Bernie is an adorable character who many children will relate to, with his curiosity, imagination, and fascination with the mysteries of the moon. I love how he uses his opportunity to speak with the moon to learn and help others. Lawrence Deary's narrative beautifully conveys themes of kindness, joy, and empathy, highlighting the values of learning from one another and how a small act of kindness can significantly improve someone else's life. The colorful illustrations capture the beauty of the starry night sky. I truly enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates inspiring stories for children that promote kindness, curiosity, and optimism.
