"It made her mad to think about Theo
and his mom waiting and staring at a
dark, empty sky.
If someone had to deliver the letter
to the moon by midnight, she knew it
had to be her."
Willow is apprehensive to go beyond her self-imposed borders. Within those borders she finds comfort and contentment. She has chosen an unused mailbox as her abode; has skillfully decorated its interior; and only occasionally takes a quick look the mayhem of the urban landscape that surrounds her.
One morning, an envelope is inadvertently dropped through the slot. Luckily, Willow is a reader and sees that it is a note to the moon. Theo, the young boy who posted it, wants to make a plan for a birthday surprise for his mother. Willow is enchanted by his thoughtfulness, and his kind gesture. Despite her reservations, she will do what it takes to ensure the message gets to its rightful place.
It is an obligation not taken lightly. Willow must leave the quiet comfort of her home, and she makes many attempts to get the letter to its destination. No matter what she tries, she fails. Inspiration strikes when she takes her prized journal and uses it and a balloon to find way to get the moon's attention. Mission accomplished!
While I can share the premise for this captivating story, it is hard to truly describe the watercolor and colored pencil scenes that accompany the telling. Cat Min's luminous art is as gentle as Willow, and as uplifting as the boy's wish for his mother's birthday. A new friendship is forged through feelings of warmth and kindness. Bravo!
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