I spent much of my life growing up where all I had to do was step out the door to see the various launches lift-off with my own eyes including the one leading to the first moon landing. It was so common that I don't think I appreciated it much at the time. This frequently whimsical (bet you can't guess how many giraffes it'd take piled atop one another to reach the moon. Nope, not telling.) but informative little book is for those not at lucky, not to mention those with a long time fascination with astronauts and the moon. While it's obviously aimed at children, it doesn't skimp on facts and basics. Readers will come away with not just a grin or a few but some solid knowledge of the huge process that will have them never quite looking at the moon quite the same.
The illustrations are colorful and add to the charm. I particularly liked, no surprise, the dog in the space helmet, especially when it is shown digging into a hole, helmet and all. The map showing the location of various lunar landings was a definite plus, as was the timeline. The questions, even the whimsical ones, will also make readers think. Like, has the moon simply always been there? Could we go sailing on the Sea of Storms? And, much more. It's written in an easy to read and understandable manner, so should make a nice addition to any space exploration fan's library. And, no, I'm still not telling how many giraffes. Grin. Thanks #SourcebookKids and #NetGalley for giving me an early peek at this entertaining and informative little book. While I never aspired to go soaring into space, the young me could still appreciate the astounding wonder of it all.
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