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Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book

Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book introduces the lunar cycle through cutout shapes that change across the pages, alongside animals and settings from around the world. Its 32-page format combines an early-childhood story with a simple visual prompt for discussing moon phases.

At a glance

Cutouts reveal moon shapes that change as readers turn the pages.
The story visits animals in settings including deserts, forests, Arctic tundra and tropical beaches.
Rhyming text and a bedtime ending are described in the listing.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The peek-through design makes the changing appearance of the moon a visible part of the reading experience.
The lunar theme is paired with animal scenes and a bedtime story, rather than presented only as informational text.
At 32 pages, it is a short picture-book format for shared reading.

Technical specifications

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Book details
Publisher	Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Publication date	February 20, 2018
Language	English
Print length	32 pages
ISBN-10	1524769665
ISBN-13	978-1524769666
Reading age listed	1 - 3 years, from customers
Grade level	Preschool - 2

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	9.19 x 0.39 x 11.13 inches
Weight listed	14.4 ounces

What to know before buying

Customer feedback praises the illustrations and educational appeal, but some customers report that the moon phases shown are incorrect. Treat the cutouts as a visual story feature rather than a dependable diagram for teaching lunar phases.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Caregivers seeking a short illustrated bedtime story about the moon for young children.
Readers who enjoy interactive page cutouts and rhyming picture books.
Adults looking for a gentle starting point for conversation about the moon and its changing appearance.

Less suited to

Buyers who need an accurate reference for the lunar cycle or a detailed astronomy lesson.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 2,147 ratings

5 stars87%87%
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Customer feedback highlights the illustrations, cutouts, rhyming wording and educational appeal for young children. Some readers also criticize the moon-phase depictions as incorrect, an important caveat if the book is meant to teach astronomy rather than introduce the topic through a story. The aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, but they do not resolve that specific accuracy concern.

Positive themes

Customers praise the illustrations and cutout design.
Feedback describes the book as appealing to young children and useful for introducing the moon.

Mixed feedback

Moon phases receive mixed feedback, with some customers saying the depictions are wrong.

Frequently asked questions

What is the book about?

It follows animals in different settings under the moon and uses cutouts to show changing moon shapes through the pages.

Is it suitable as a factual guide to moon phases?

The listing presents changing phases as part of the book, but customer feedback includes concerns that the depicted phases are incorrect. It may work better as an introductory story than as a reference.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 32 pages.