Many Moons

Classic writeing and beautiful illistrations. Suggest another excellent book, "Read Rhyme Remember"

This book is absolutely a treasure. I read it the first time to my son of six the day he left for an extended visit to his grandparents. Although not exactly a quick read, it held his attention all the way through, and the illustrations fascinated him.That evening he called and asked me to read it to him over the phone, the whole story, and again he listened just as intently as the first time around, sometimes stopping me to tell me what was happening in the illustration, "now the king looks bored," etc.I prefer children's books that do not preach to the child, books like Winnie the Pooh (Milne not Disney!), titles from Maurice Sendak, or the Little Bear series. These, as James Thurber's wonderful story, all show and support the integrity of the child over the adult, and this is something we adults should be reminded of more often. As Mark Twain wrote in his forward to Huckleberry Finn: "Persons attempting to find a motive in this narrative will be prosecuted; persons attempting to find a moral in it will be banished; persons attempting to find a plot in it will be shot." So if you're looking for a lovely story to excite your child's imagination as opposed to preaching some message to him or her, look no further. I should add that the text and illustrations work so well together that each reading is sure to reveal new nuances and leave the reader with a beautiful sense of harmony.The "School & Library Binding" edition is quality-made and will certainly last several generations. Adults who are taken by James Thurber's virtuosic use of language and ideas might wish to check out "Writings and Drawings," a very generous anthology of his works.By the way, my son didn't buy the princess' idea of the moon. He had his own. I can almost see James Thurber winking.

I received this book as a child and have read it to my own children and their cousins when they were small. My niece had a baby so I bought her, her own copy to read to her children.

I love the book very much. I would usually get the new books for my daughter as a child ( she is 31). This book was published in 1943. . A person does not have to acquire initials after their name to be wise. The court jester understands the princess from her point of view. He is able to accomplish her wish despite the efforts of the King's wise men. This book, like Alice in Wonderland, is a classic.The author wrote a short story about a unicorn in the garden. Wickedly funny

A beautiful, sensitive story suitable for children and adults. The illustrations enhance the story. I envy anyone reading this for the first time.

This book is one of my children's favorite. It is a cute story about a princess who wants the moon to make her feel better. The wisemen and advisors can't figure out to help her, but the minstrel saves the day. The book has everything, a cute story, words your children can add to their vocabulary, humor, and interesting/involved illustrations. (they always enjoy following the illustrations around the edges of the book as we are reading the lists from the wisemen/advisors).

I've known this book since I was a kid and now I'm passing this story to my daughter.

A beautifully written story that highlights diversity and individuality, problem solving, and simplicity. A classic, and a favorite for many years to come.

Beautifully illustrated and as imaginative clever and whimsical as you will expect from James Thurber. The princess falls ill from..."a surfeit of raspberry tarts" ... Just brilliant!

It’s James Thurber! What’s there not to like? And the beautiful delicate illustrations! Every child should read this:)

I loved this book many moons ago when I was a child. Over 70 years ago! It may not be up to current PC standards but it is a wonderful story. If I still remember it fondly from way back then, it is worth having!

Très facile à lire en anglais, et c’est une merveilleuse histoire sur la perception des enfants par rapport à celle des adultes.