were blue as well, and
somewhere high in the
branches, something was
singing. It might have
been birds or it might
have been dragons. The
path through the forest
was as familiar to the
boy as any room in his
house, but tonight ... "
Looking out the kitchen window a few minutes ago brought a smile to my face as I gazed at the beauty of another full moon. I know that we see them every month, and every month I feel exactly the same way when I first see it. Because my kids and grandkids don't live where I live, I take comfort in knowing that we are all seeing that same moon, and hopefully appreciating its beauty.
The young boy in this gorgeous 'blue' story tells his cat that anything can happen when there is a blue moon. Leaving the warm yellow glow of their home, they set off together to embrace the beauty of the night. They hear bluebells, and other singing in the woods. They look on a grand lake they have not seen before, and row toward the blue moon that shines from its surface. It is close enough to touch, and he wishes again that he might go to the moon. Remember what I said about anything happening on such a night as this?
This new wish is all he needs to finally have the opportunity to play on the moon with his feline companion. Perhaps it could become their new home.
"The boy collected moon rocks
and skipped them through the air,
counting as they flew: one, two, three ...
and on and on."
What is it that draws them back?
The language used to tell their story is faultless and totally magical. It is quietly telling, and full of beauty. Ashley Crowley's impressive blue world, with hints of red, and white light capture the essence of the story. Red keeps the boy in focus when he sets off into the unknown, and warm yellow light is a needed beacon when it is time to return home.
Filled with quiet wonder at every turn, this is a book you are sure to read again and again.
Thank you for this, Sal. You've always been very kind to me. You give the books such careful attention and it's much appreciated. What you write here about the moon and your grandchildren is lovely.
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