Once upon a time in the dark of the moon there was a little raccoon... From the beloved author of such classics as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny , Margaret Wise Brown, and renowned children's book illustrator Garth Williams comes the story of a curious little raccoon who wants to see the night. But his mother says, "Wait. Wait till the moon is full." So the little raccoon waits and wonders until, at last, the very special evening arrives...
I have been looking for a copy of this book for years. While visiting my brother recently I discovered that he had the copy that we read over and over again when we were children. It's in poor shape, a testimony to the use it received. He wouldn't part with it, so I am so pleased to find it available again. I'm sure my 2-year old grandson will enjoy this sweet and gentle story as much as I did.
Incredibly touching
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I first discovered this book while teaching Kindergarten several years ago. The story and it's wonderful illistrations struck a chord of wonder and notalgia in me that I had not experienced in a long, long time. Thereafter, it became my favorite storytime book with the children. The book was lost one year to my distress, so you can imagine the joy I felt in finding it here, available to the publc once more. This is a book that should be read and enjoyed by all.
What can I say?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
What can anyone say about this tender book. It had an enourmous influence on me as I grew up. I loved the language and the pictures. Today I have sold paintings and some of my writing. And writing poetry comes very very easy to me. This is a book that has made a difference.
I have been looking for this book for years.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
My mother read this book to me when I was a little girl. I have been looking for this book for 25 years and am so glad to find it. As a 41 year old woman I am going to order it because this story brings back such safe, wonderful feelings and memories for me.
beautiful story line and wonderful pictures.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I read this book as a child in the hardbound copy. I am so happy it is still in print for other children to enjoy. The story shows the sweet patience of a loving mother and her cub who cannot wait to get outside to play.
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