Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1986 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me

Written and illustrated by Eric Carle

A father attempts to bring the moon home for his daughter.

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32 pages· 203 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD450L
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Bookroo's summary

Monica dreams of playing with the moon, and her Papa is determined to make it happen. He embarks on a whimsical journey, scaling great heights to reach the celestial body. But when he finally touches the moon, he discovers it's too large to bring back. How will he solve this cosmic conundrum? This enchanting tale unfolds with each turn of the page, inviting young readers to explore the magic of imagination and the lengths a parent will go to fulfill a child's wish.

From the publisher

Monica wants the moon to play with, so her Papa sets out to get it. It isn’t easy to climb to the moon, but he finally succeeds – only to find the moon is too big to carry home. Children will love the joyful way in which this problem is solved. Now available as a Classic Board Book edition, this delightful story literally unfolds as pages open dramatically, extending both outward and upward.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
203
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD450L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
1966
Publication
Published
October 1, 1986
First published
September 26, 1986
Publisher
Little Simon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689829598
OCLC
42605101

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