The Moon Is a Silver Pond - by Sara Cassidy (Board Book)

About the Book

A simple board book that introduces little ones to the concept of metaphor.

Book Synopsis

A young child skates, bakes and milks the cow while the moon wondrously transforms above.

The moon is a silver pond when seen through the trees. When they tend the cow, the moon is the milk at the bottom of the pail.

With stunning illustrations by Josée Bisaillon, this simple board book shows children that the way they see the world--by heart, mind and imagination--is just right. Reveling in metaphor, The Moon Is a Silver Pond encourages that magical leap of imagination and asks the reader to look at everyday objects from a different perspective.

Available in French as La lune est un étang d'argent.

Review Quotes

★ "A volume sure to jump-start readers' imaginations and create moon-y, luminous dreams."-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review"

"Beautiful...The poetic language and cool colours are calming...A classic bedtime read."-- "Resource Links"

"Bisaillon's illustrations are truly stunning...A largely successful effort to convey metaphors to young readers."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Exquisitely illustrated...Both calming and stunning...Board books don't often get this level of artistic care. Highly recommended for board book collections."-- "School Library Journal"

"Simple and elegant...Highly recommended for all board book collections."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"