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Overview
A rocking narrative ballad with an upswing tropical beat and an upbeat message about friendship and a child's deep bond with nature. A newborn sea turtle, whose instinct is to follow the moon to find the ocean, is drawn instead by a glittering mirrored ball in a crowded danceclub. He is rescued by a young boy who helps him learn to listen to the voice inside his head.A young boy protects and encourages a newly hatched sea turtle until it finds its way to the sea.
Editorials
Children's Literature -
This book provides a magical experience. Enhanced by shimmering paintings of the sea, a turtle emerges from its shell hearing the words, "Follow the Moon." As he crawls across the sand, he is attracted to the light of a disco ball shining in the local dance hall. Which moon to follow? A young boy sets him on the right path to the sea. The song has a haunting melody and Weeks has the ideal voice to interpret it. The paintings are caressed by moonglow.Children's Literature -
This beautifully illustrated story contains a rhymed text that tells about how a newly hatched turtle is sidetracked by a man-made source while following its instincts to find its way to the sea. A young boy intercedes to protect and help it. A cassette with upbeat lyrics and seashore background sounds accompanies this hardcover book.Book Details
Published
May 1, 1995
Publisher
Laura Geringer Book
Pages
32
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780060244422