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Rabbit Moon
Bedtime wishes take flight on paper airplanes, traveling all the way to the moon. There Rabbit gathers the night's haul, grinds the wishes into stardust, and fills the sky with their starlight. It is a beautiful sight to behold, but lonely work. So one night, Rabbit takes a wish and makes it float down to earth; when it comes true, he makes new friends and the star work takes a back seat to some well-earned fun. But as each day fades, so do the night stars. And with the first starless sky, Rabbit realizes it's time to make the journey home. It is a sad departure, but Rabbit's friends make one last wish, and send an astronomical gift.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published January 30, 2018
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February 28, 2018
“What is it we wish tonight?”
Rabbit Moon by Jean Kim is a beautiful story inspired by Korean folklore. Everyone sees something different when they search the sky. As a kid, I was told about the man in the moon. (*whispers* I never saw him.) In Korea, kids are told to look for the outline of a rabbit. The rabbit in the moon catches all their wishes. I love that! It makes the moon feel even more magical. Ms. Kim shares rabbit’s story and wish with sweetness and imagination. His bubble helmet alone made me smile. :)
With clear, bright words and pictures, this story glows on the pages for kids to read and enjoy. I’m betting it will make readers of all ages look up to the moon for a man, rabbit, or wish.
Recommended read filled with glowing stars, cute faces, and the power of friendship. Pick it up from your local Library.
February 24, 2018
Magical tale based on Korean folklore of a rabbit on the moon.
The illustrations make this a five rating for me. It is magical to look at the images. I want to frame each one.
The story is sweet, but I truly got lost in the pictures.
The illustrations make this a five rating for me. It is magical to look at the images. I want to frame each one.
The story is sweet, but I truly got lost in the pictures.
January 5, 2020
Cute fast read for kids. Great for reading at bedtime. Loved the illustrations and the story.
March 1, 2018
Destined to become a bedtime classic. An imaginative answer to what happens when you wish upon a star, and a sweet tale of finding friendship in unexpected places.
December 30, 2017
Well, I love this book. Reminds me a little of the Red Knit Cap Girl series by Naoko Stoop.
I like the fuzzy, cozy quality of the illustrations, the different turns the story takes, and the concept of wishes flown to the moon for the rabbit to make into stars. Even the one in charge of wishes has a wish of their own—friendship and connection, which are achieved through a journey, ingenuity, and a touch of magic.
I like the fuzzy, cozy quality of the illustrations, the different turns the story takes, and the concept of wishes flown to the moon for the rabbit to make into stars. Even the one in charge of wishes has a wish of their own—friendship and connection, which are achieved through a journey, ingenuity, and a touch of magic.
March 4, 2018
This is proof that anyone can write a book..... anyone! This is a story about a rabbit that receive wishes and in outer space on paper airplanes and put them in the sky as stars every night. He falls to earth, meet a friend and they send him back to outer space because when Night comes there’s no stars in the sky.
A waste of money! Seriously. If you can find it on paperback for less than $3 then it’s an ok story, however paying $17 for a hardback was a horrible buy
A waste of money! Seriously. If you can find it on paperback for less than $3 then it’s an ok story, however paying $17 for a hardback was a horrible buy
May 14, 2018
This book has beautiful illustrations.
December 27, 2018
Loved this art and story arc...based on a Korean folklore about the "rabbit in the moon" image...it transcends one culture and touches universal themes. Loved this one.
February 25, 2018
{My thoughts} – This is a cute little book. A Rabbit on the moon grants wishes for all the critters on the Earth. Then the Rabbit decides to grant some of its own wishes.
The illustrations in this book match the words nicely. The story helps to pull the reader in and it’s short enough that even a small child should be able to easily sit through it.
I recommend this book for any parent looking to expand their child’s home library.
The illustrations in this book match the words nicely. The story helps to pull the reader in and it’s short enough that even a small child should be able to easily sit through it.
I recommend this book for any parent looking to expand their child’s home library.
February 28, 2018
Delightful soft illustrations in this charming story inspired by a Korean folktale.
February 15, 2018
This beautifully illustrated picture book was inspired by Korean folklore and tells a sweet story about the rabbit on the moon. According to the legend, there is a rabbit on the moon with a mortar, who receives all of the wishes and turns them into stars. But the rabbit is lonely and wishes for friendship. Young readers will be captivated by the lovely trip this rabbit takes and the friends he makes. The digitally colored drawings support the story nicely, as well as the gently rhyming text.
October 15, 2024
Note: I received an ARC of this book at an ALA conference.
May 28, 2018
This story was inspired by Korean folklore. When they look at the full moon they see the outline of a rabbit that is standing next to a mortar pounding rice into rice cakes. When Koreans would look in the sky and see the rabbit in the moon it was customary to make a wish.
Rabbit Moon begins with a raccoon writing a note then folding the note into an airplane. He then sends it soaring through his open window. Many other neighbors are doing the same from their homes. The notes all go on a journey and land on the moon with a rabbit stirring them all together and transforming the paper wishes into stars.
And from there, Korean tradition melts into Jean Kim’s imagination. Rabbit is sitting on the moon with only one star left in the bowl. Since Rabbit has things he also wishes, he believes it’s time for an adventure of his own. He grabs hold of the last star. But as we watch him ascend the next frame shows the star falling until he plops on Earth. The first thing he sees is a raccoon, who helps him up from the ground. Rabbit is welcomed by all of the raccoon's friends when they go inside his house. They all bicycle, go on walks, and boat, exactly what the rabbit has wished for: friends. When the lunar cycle is complete and the sky is dark, Rabbit knows he must return home. The night needs to brighten with wish-stars once again. But he has one last wish, for himself.
Cons: None
Pros: The story and illustrations work in perfect harmony to create a magical, feel good, book.
Rabbit Moon begins with a raccoon writing a note then folding the note into an airplane. He then sends it soaring through his open window. Many other neighbors are doing the same from their homes. The notes all go on a journey and land on the moon with a rabbit stirring them all together and transforming the paper wishes into stars.
And from there, Korean tradition melts into Jean Kim’s imagination. Rabbit is sitting on the moon with only one star left in the bowl. Since Rabbit has things he also wishes, he believes it’s time for an adventure of his own. He grabs hold of the last star. But as we watch him ascend the next frame shows the star falling until he plops on Earth. The first thing he sees is a raccoon, who helps him up from the ground. Rabbit is welcomed by all of the raccoon's friends when they go inside his house. They all bicycle, go on walks, and boat, exactly what the rabbit has wished for: friends. When the lunar cycle is complete and the sky is dark, Rabbit knows he must return home. The night needs to brighten with wish-stars once again. But he has one last wish, for himself.
Cons: None
Pros: The story and illustrations work in perfect harmony to create a magical, feel good, book.
January 30, 2020
Rabbit Moon is about a rabbit who lives on the moon, putting stars in the sky for every wish that another animal makes down on Earth. One day, the rabbit decides to take a wish star of his own down to Earth to meet some of the other animals. After having the star 'popped' by a bird, the animals find the rabbit. They greet the rabbit with open arms, and they have a day full of fun. When it turns to night, the animals start to wonder where the stars are, and the rabbit knows that it must go back. The animals help the rabbit fix the star so that it can carry the rabbit back up to the moon. The rabbit feels quite lonely, until one night, a package is sent to the moon with a wish attached to it, and it has a telescope in it. The rabbit looks through the telescope, only to see all the other animal friends looking back in another telescope.
This books is very cute, and the illustrations of the animals are quite adorable. The story is written like a poem, where the last word rhymes with the one in the sentence before. The pictures are sometimes three to a page, looking almost like a comic strip.
This book could be used in a class to show what attitude kids should have when they meet someone new. It could also be used to show them to follow their dreams. It has a few 'sound' words, so it could be used to teach how to read the different sounds out loud, such as POP! and PLOP!
This books is very cute, and the illustrations of the animals are quite adorable. The story is written like a poem, where the last word rhymes with the one in the sentence before. The pictures are sometimes three to a page, looking almost like a comic strip.
This book could be used in a class to show what attitude kids should have when they meet someone new. It could also be used to show them to follow their dreams. It has a few 'sound' words, so it could be used to teach how to read the different sounds out loud, such as POP! and PLOP!
March 17, 2018
3.5 for this one for me, and I like it more each time I read it. Soft illustrations rendered with pencils and then relying on Adobe Photoshop for coloring bring new life to a story that draws inspiration from a Korean folktale. Many of us have heard about the man who lives in the moon, but what if what we've been told isn't true, and there is actually a rabbit living up there? Readers are slowly introduced to this idea as various animals are shown writing out their wishes, folding them into paper airplanes and sending them off to the moon where Rabbit stirs them up and turns them into stars that he tosses gently into the sky. Rabbit enjoys his job, but he decides to make a wish and visit Earth where he makes many new friends. But while he's having a blast, there is no one up on the moon to turn anyone's wishes into stars. Although he hates to leave, Rabbit knows what has to be done and he returns to his task. Still, the last panel reveals that he hasn't been forgotten. This sweet story of friendship and responsibility is sure to be enjoyed by future generations as well as this one, and honestly, I like the idea of a hard-working, wish-granting rabbit on the moon much more than thinking about a man on the moon staring at me all the time. I will look for more books in the future from this up-and-coming artist.
September 10, 2020
Based loosely off traditional Korean folklore, "Rabbit Moon" tells the story of the rabbit who lives on the moon, collecting the wishes of all who have sent wishes to the moon. The rabbit faithfully collects all the wishes and turns them into stars, in turn lighting up the sky. However, the rabbit himself has a wish -- and so he leaves the moon in search of adventure and a warm welcome from friends!
I think this book is lovely and unique! I love that the author, Jean Kim, took folklore which she grew up hearing and embarked on sharing that story with others, with a twist. My favorite part is the ending, after the rabbit has to go back to the moon and continue collecting wishes, when he receives a special surprise from his new friends! The illustrations are soft, calming illustrations, reminding me of a nursery rhyme book. This would be a sweet bedtime story to read with children!
I think this book would be a great addition to a classroom. This book could be used to study the moon: As homework, a teacher could have the kids go home and write down what they see when look into the moon. At school, they could all share the various shapes they saw in the moon, and follow it up by reading this book and talking about what other people have claimed to see throughout history. This book could be also be useful in a history unit studying folklore from various cultures.
I think this book is lovely and unique! I love that the author, Jean Kim, took folklore which she grew up hearing and embarked on sharing that story with others, with a twist. My favorite part is the ending, after the rabbit has to go back to the moon and continue collecting wishes, when he receives a special surprise from his new friends! The illustrations are soft, calming illustrations, reminding me of a nursery rhyme book. This would be a sweet bedtime story to read with children!
I think this book would be a great addition to a classroom. This book could be used to study the moon: As homework, a teacher could have the kids go home and write down what they see when look into the moon. At school, they could all share the various shapes they saw in the moon, and follow it up by reading this book and talking about what other people have claimed to see throughout history. This book could be also be useful in a history unit studying folklore from various cultures.
February 10, 2018
Reviewed for YA Books Central
A very cute bedtime story.
Rabbit lives on the moon. Each night, children make wishes and they travel to the moon as paper airplanes which then get turned into stars by Rabbit.
It's amazing work but also lonely. One day, he takes a wish and travels to earth where he meets new friends. He isn't so alone anymore. It's a fun adventure, but each night, there are less and less stars in the sky until Rabbit realizes what an important job he has to do.
This is a cute story that entertains kids immensely with a calming rhythm as they ready themselves for bed.
The images are beautifully done.
Final Verdict: The kind of children's book for every bookcase. Not one to miss.
A very cute bedtime story.
Rabbit lives on the moon. Each night, children make wishes and they travel to the moon as paper airplanes which then get turned into stars by Rabbit.
It's amazing work but also lonely. One day, he takes a wish and travels to earth where he meets new friends. He isn't so alone anymore. It's a fun adventure, but each night, there are less and less stars in the sky until Rabbit realizes what an important job he has to do.
This is a cute story that entertains kids immensely with a calming rhythm as they ready themselves for bed.
The images are beautifully done.
Final Verdict: The kind of children's book for every bookcase. Not one to miss.
May 13, 2018
Author/Illustrator Jean Kim releases her debut picturebook which possesses various meanings. *Spoiler* Rabbit is taking the paper-airplane wishes that people send and making them into bright stars. Though rabbit has a longing wish to be with others (even the rabbit in the moon gets lonely). Rabbit spends some time on earth with new friends, only to realize that there is a job to do back on the moon. I like the message of acceptance portrayed by the animals on earth when they willingly welcome rabbit. I also enjoyed the message that it is alright to play and have fun but we must remember that we have responsibilities! "Rabbit Moon" would be a wonderful read to children before bedtime.
May 11, 2018
Have you ever wondered where the stars come from? In this book, the stars begin as paper airplane wishes that are flown up to the moon, where the rabbit in the moon takes them and makes them into stars before flinging them into the night sky for all to see. Rabbit, too, has a wish - to visit the world below. He descends to the earth on a star of his own (a falling star?) and meets all sorts of creatures/friends. Eventually he must return to the moon (when all the stars/wishes fade into darkness) and resume his responsibilities. Fortunately, his friends have provided him a means to visit with them from afar.
February 11, 2019
Rabbit Moon is about a rabbit who lives on the moon and works to put the stars in the sky every night. The animals in the city makes paper planes with wishes on them and fly them into the sky every midnight, in which the rabbit uses to create the stars. Rabbit comes to Earth to have fun with the animals, but the animals start to become sadden as there is no more stars in the sky at night. Rabbit later sadly goes back to work and his friends sends Rabbit a picture of them. I found this book to be interesting because it reflects the importance of hard work, however Rabbit can never really relax from working without disappointing his friends.
March 4, 2018
Kim, Jean Rabbit Moon. PICTURE BOOK. Arthur Levine (Scholastic), 2018. $18. 9781338036398
The rabbit on the moon takes children’s wishes and turns them into stars. When he gets lonely, he decides to take his own trip to Earth and meets delightful friends. But what happens to the stars if he isn’t there?
Once I read that in Korea the speak of a rabbit on the moon, the whole book made more sense. The illustrations shine, while the story is sweet.
Pre-K – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
http://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018/...
The rabbit on the moon takes children’s wishes and turns them into stars. When he gets lonely, he decides to take his own trip to Earth and meets delightful friends. But what happens to the stars if he isn’t there?
Once I read that in Korea the speak of a rabbit on the moon, the whole book made more sense. The illustrations shine, while the story is sweet.
Pre-K – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
http://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018/...
March 10, 2018
What do you see when you look at the full moon? The face of a man or a the outline of a rabbit next to a mortar? This is the story of the rabbit who lives on the moon. When he recieves bedtime wishes (via paper airplane) he makes them into the stars. One day he comes to earth and discovers what our world is like. But when the there are no more stars, the bunny must go back to confront the pile up of wishes. Luckily, his new friends on earth have thought of a way that tells him they are still thinking of him.
April 18, 2018
Over the world different animals write their wishes on paper and fold it into an airplane. Then they soar towards the moon, making their way to Rabbit. Rabbit then makes the wishes into stars. But now Rabbit has a wish so he grabs a space helmet and makes his way to Earth. There he enjoys doing different activities but soon the sky is dark and there are no more stars. Rabbit then makes his way back to the moon because his wish has come true.
This picture book is very cute and something that I would like to keep on my shelf. It is different because it relates to how Koreans see the moon differently so it goes along with their culture. Overall, very cute and a fun picture book.
This picture book is very cute and something that I would like to keep on my shelf. It is different because it relates to how Koreans see the moon differently so it goes along with their culture. Overall, very cute and a fun picture book.
June 9, 2018
*I received a free review copy of this book from the publisher through my district library services*
This book is adorable! The author's note at the beginning of the book introduces readers to Korean folklore about the rabbit in the moon. Then the reader is taken on an adventure with the rabbit. The observant reader will notice the changes in the sky as the rabbit spends time with his friends on Earth. The ending is cute. Sparse text and very cute illustrations will give this appeal to young readers.
This book is adorable! The author's note at the beginning of the book introduces readers to Korean folklore about the rabbit in the moon. Then the reader is taken on an adventure with the rabbit. The observant reader will notice the changes in the sky as the rabbit spends time with his friends on Earth. The ending is cute. Sparse text and very cute illustrations will give this appeal to young readers.
September 11, 2019
Based on Korean folklore about the Rabbit on the Moon who collects wishes, this story explores what the Rabbit would wish for.
Make sure you read the author's note in the front of the book before reading the story to fully get what is going on. I love the beautiful illustrations and it is a cute concept. I like the introduction of the Korean folklore in this sweet story. A delightful bed time story or a good book to include in multicultural folklore studies. And of course, pull this out for Korea units or little kids of Korean heritage.
Make sure you read the author's note in the front of the book before reading the story to fully get what is going on. I love the beautiful illustrations and it is a cute concept. I like the introduction of the Korean folklore in this sweet story. A delightful bed time story or a good book to include in multicultural folklore studies. And of course, pull this out for Korea units or little kids of Korean heritage.
April 8, 2018
The author explains in a forward that every culture has a different image they see on the moon when they look st it. In Korean cultures rabbit near to a mortar is seen, not a man’s face. She creates a lively read aloud for young children about this rabbit on the moon holding a bucket of stars. After throwing stars in the sky the rabbit comes to visit Eatth for a short to spread good will and feeling before returning in the morning. A very quiet story perfect for bedtime.
January 15, 2019
The animals send their wishes via paper airplanes to the moon. Rabbit collects them and turns them into stars. But, rabbit has a wish too. He makes his and gets to come to earth to make friends and spend time with the animals. He knows he has to go home when the stars vanish from the sky. He makes one last wish for a telescope to see his friends; they've wished for the same thing to see him.
Soft colored illustrations support the night feel of the text.
Soft colored illustrations support the night feel of the text.
September 17, 2019
Based on East Asian folklore, a rabbit lives on the moon and grants wishes in the form of stars. But rabbit (breaking I think from the traditional) has a wish of his own- ADVENTURE! When he falls to earth he befriends the other animals but misses them when he has to go back to the moon. A sweet story of missing friends when they are away (which may especially speak to those who have lived abroad in an Asian country).
February 3, 2026
Based on the Korean folklore of a rabbit with a mortar and pestle in the moon (as opposed to the American concept of the Man in the Moon), this is a fun story of a rabbit who takes our wishes (in the form of paper airplanes we send off into space) and turns them into stars which populate the night sky. When he makes his own wish, the stars begin to disappear. Can it be fixed?
A decent, but not outstanding, read aloud with beautiful illustrations.
A decent, but not outstanding, read aloud with beautiful illustrations.
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January 31, 2018Just read Good night, Bunny, and here's another bedtime rabbit book! But this one is better thankfully. The rhymes aren't all perfect, but they are more in cadence. And the story is cute. The art is warm and inviting. Pretty under the jacket.
Endpapers: rabbit constellations but very hard to see,
Portrait orientation: book has height because the rabbit goes up up up
Endpapers: rabbit constellations but very hard to see,
Portrait orientation: book has height because the rabbit goes up up up
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