Meggie Moon

by Elizabeth Baguley

Digger and Tiger spend all their time in the Yard. No one else dares to come there - it's their place. Then one day someone arrives, wanting to play. Worse still, it's a girl! But when Meggie builds a fantastic racing car, and then an amazing pirate ship, they have to admit she does have some brilliant ideas...

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Elizabeth Baguley was born in Nottinghamshire and has worked there as a teacher in both primary and secondary schools for many years. She lives with her husband and two daughters in a village to the north of the county. She began writing when her children were small, having been captivated by the picture books which she read to them.

As well as a writer, she is a story-teller for both adults and children.

Reviews

[Robin Coral · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are layers of themes in this book… could be great for a girl who’s having trouble being accepted by boys… Also could be good for boys who are having a hard time accepting girl playmates. In my opinion the girl is made out to be the intelligent engineer … And the boys to be the simple blockheads who need her creativity. I don’t love that theme since I have both a boy and a girl child and we really try to live and teach equality in our home. That being said inequality does exist in the world and to expose the children to these topics via a book that you can dialogue with before they experience it in the world is very helpful. I do love the make believe elements and finding magic in the trash of the “yard”. Illustrations are beautiful.

[Bryony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book and the children loved it too.

[Qamar · Rating 5 out of 5]

We're so glad you read "Meggie Moon" by Elizabeth Baguley. This heartwarming story teaches us about creativity, friendship, and looking beyond appearances. You learned how Meggie uses her imagination to turn ordinary objects into amazing adventures and how she makes friends in the process. This can inspire you to use your imagination to create your own fun and to be open to making new friends in unexpected places. Remember, like Meggie, you can find magic in everyday things, and everyone has something special to share.

Love,
Mom and Dad

[Preethi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like Meggie Moon. I like Tiger. But I don't Like Digger because they are rough and angry boys. Meggie Moon made a wonderful racing car but they didn't have headlights. Meggie Moon is my favorite bedtime story.

- Swami
Junior Kindergarten

[Jenna Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great message

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! It encourages kids to use their imaginations, and shows them that almost anything can be turned into a fun time. I also loved how it turned traditional gender roles around. The girl (who they were not overly fond of when she first showed up) was the lead creator. She taught the boys how to build and imagine (a STEM field leader in the making?). I also appreciated that she did not just bow to their demands, such as when they said she could be the cook and she decided that look-out was a better role for herself. Finally, at the end, the boys recognize her as their leader and friend when they go off to search for Meggie to continue their fun.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Digger and Tiger spend their time in the junk yard throwing rocks and just hanging out. One day a girl invades their territory. After Meggie impresses them with her ability to create race cars and roller coasters out of the junk, they can't imagine a day in the junk yard without her. Then Meggie informs them that she is leaving, can they complete a space ship without her help?

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the girl power in this book. The two boys don't want to play with Meggie when she shows up, but she persists in creating things out of discarded junk and showing the boys how to use their imaginations. When she leaves they have to use their own imaginations, but they don't forget who taught them.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was OK. Cute pictures, and cute moral, but nothing special. Alex was not at all impressed by it, but it was only the first reading. Sometimes he needs some time for things to grow on him. We'll see if changes his mind, or if one of his siblings takes to it.

[Kimberly Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter loved this book. We have had to get it out of the library several times. Unfortunately the book is no longer in print. The messages about using your imagination and girls and boys finding that they can play together are important. We will always consider this a childhood favourite.

[Jami W · Rating 5 out of 5]

You go Meggie! I love how creative she is and how she inspired the boys. The only question I have is; if Meggie Moon didn't go home until the end of the book, never to be seen again, where was she going every day when they were done playing...

[Jenni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Creativity and imaginative play come to visit these two boys in the unlikely form of a girl called Meggie Moon.

[Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute Cute book

[Sophie Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was cute, the children love the character, and is definitely a good read.

[Brittany White · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love that Meggie Moon was able to bridge the gap between boys and girls playing together! Go girl!

[Jen]

Elijah and I both liked. Great story about how cool Girls are and able to do girl and boy things and how girls bring good things to the table too.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

What did we learn from this book?
Meggie is awesome, makes everything more fun, and everyone misses her when she's gone.

[Libby · Rating 4 out of 5]

a cute book about using your imagination. makes me wish i had a junkyard to play in :)

[Erica Hendrickson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Defies the stereotypes of boys and girls play. Encourages the use of imagination.