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This is a delightful book that educates and entertains. It is perfect for home use or as an addition to your science curriculum!
Madison is a little corgi who lives in a blue house with her people family and a cranky cat named Whiskers. She also lives with a secret fear that sometimes keeps her up at night. What she doesn't know is that she is about to make a new friend who can help her with her fears and get her back to having sweet dreams again.
We all have something that frightens us. For Madison, the sweet little corgi, her fear revolves around the moon. She didn't tremble with fear during all moon phases, though; it was only when the moon was full. The cute pup said it seemed to follow them at night, shining very bright and giving the impression it was watching her.
Selenophobia or lunaphobia is the fear of the moon or even darkness on a moonless night. It can affect people, so why not animals as well? Like humans, Madison's fear caused many sleepless nights. They refused to make sudden movements, hoping the moon would lose interest and leave her alone to watch somebody else.
Most readers have received advice that states the only way to overcome a fear is to face it head-on. While Madison's human family and feline companion, Whiskers, were sleeping, the object of the canine's fear visited her. The Moon, or T. Moon for short, reassured Madison it had nothing to fear from it. T. Moon explained that long ago, Native Americans gave the moon different monikers (names) for each month, and they all had special meanings, too. For instance, Native Americans assigned Strawberry Moon for June because that is the month the berries are ripe. Some also called it Hot Moon because, for a lot of us, June is the beginning of summer.
As the corgi and moon converse, readers are educated on the moons for every month. They are also introduced to (possibly) new terms such as sturgeon, which T. Moon explains to Madison and readers that it is a fish. Corn Moon, Frost Moon, Cold Moon, the Native Americans used these names to track which month they were, and these names still apply to the moons today! They also named a special moon, which is unveiled when you read the story.
Madison Meets the Moon is a delightful book that educates and entertains. Amazon recommends it for ages 4-5. I would aim higher and include the book in your science curriculum for first graders. Students could do a science/art project on their favorite moon name or on the moon that falls on their birth month. Whether a parent or educator chooses to do extension activities, everyone will walk away learning something new about the bright light in the night sky.
As much as I loved this story, it could've benefited from a collage of the moons in the end credits. A couple of mini-games to check kids' listening and memory skills would be helpful, too. Other than that, this book deserves four paws—I mean, four stars!
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Synopsis
Madison is a little corgi who lives in a blue house with her people family and a cranky cat named Whiskers. She also lives with a secret fear that sometimes keeps her up at night. What she doesn't know is that she is about to make a new friend who can help her with her fears and get her back to having sweet dreams again.
About the author
I have loved reading and writing all my life, second only to art, especially illustrations. My co-author Susan Permuy was the real Madison's mom and together we have brought her to life in order to share a valuable life lesson. My main focus is mindfulness and well being for children. view profile
Published on January 25, 2024
Published by Pegasus Publishing
2000 words
Genre: Children's
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