The hardback edition of this book was extremely well received with excellent reviews in the "Times Educational Supplement, Child Education and Junior Education". The charming and nostalgic illustrations make this a book to treasure. It is set in lyrical rhyme with language that will encourage reader confidence, accompanied by tightly linked illustration and text that allows for easy follow-along. It introduces children to abstract concepts in an accessible way, and contains informative end-notes about the moon and the world at night. A strong 'friendship' theme is reiterated throughout the story.

About the Author

Carolyn Curtis has previously worked as an attendant at an animal hospital, a nanny and most recently as a member services co-ordinator at a non-profit parenting organisation. She graduated from Emerson College in Boston, MA with a BS in Mass Communication, and her writing is inspired by the many children she has spent time with. Carolyn loves nature, children, animals, reading and music. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two year-old son. Alison Jay lives and works in London. A graduate in illustration from the London College of Printing, Alison has been illustrating children's books for ten years. To create her unique style, she uses alkyd oil paint on paper with a crackling varnish, which gives her illustrations a unique, nostalgic quality. I Took the Moon for a Walk is Alison's first title for Barefoot Books. Her other picture books include ABC, A Child's First Picture Book (2003); A Ladder to the Stars (2003) and The Race (2002).

Reviews

'Ideal for shared reading...a magical adventure' Times Educational Supplement 'This gentle and bewitching night-time story is graced with beautifully nostalgic illustrations.' Venue