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mdevlin923's review against another edition
2.0
Three different woodland creatures all live in an old chestnut tree. Each one has a unique personality and interests...and that's just fine!
barbarianlibarian's review against another edition
2.0
cute illustrations. a bit wordy. story is solid but doesn't stand out to me.
meganhazy's review against another edition
3.0
Let’s take a look at our next book, “Edmond: The Moonlit Party” by Astrid Desbordes and Marc Boutavant. Those are pretty interesting names, right? If we turn to the copyright page it says that the book was translated from French. What does that mean? [STUDENT RESPONSE] Correct. It means that the book was originally written in French and then someone translated it – or put into another language – into English so more people could read it. Let’s look at the cover again before we go on. Based on what we can see/read on the cover, what do we think this book might be about? [STUDENT RESPONSE] Okay, we see that the word ‘party’ is on the cover. What else? What about the characters? There is an owl, a squirrel, and a bear. What else can we notice about them? [STUDENT RESPONSE] We thought the book might be about a party; does it look like these three characters are at a party? Well, they are all separate, right? And what about the squirrel? What is on his head? [STUDENT RESPONSE] Okay, let’s start reading and see if our predictions are right. [READS FIRST TWO PAGES] What does Edmond like to do for fun? [STUDENT RESPONSE] Yes, he likes to make pompoms, he makes jam, he reads adventure stories. These are his hobbies. A person’s hobbies are what make them an individual. Let’s all take a minute and think about one thing that we enjoy that makes us different from other people. [PAUSE] Okay, what is something that makes you unique? [Student response] Great! Let’s find out about what makes the other characters in the story unique.
This opening introduces the text by giving background information about the author and discusses an important literary/textual term, translation. It draws attention to text structure by discussing elements of the copyright page. It invites students to make predictions about the text based on illustrations. Students are asked to look at words and pictures on the cover and predict what the book is going to be about. Also, students are asked to discuss differences between the characters based on what they see. This prompts students to draw conclusions about the characters and what is going to happen in the story. Students have an opportunity to make a personal connection to the text through a discussion about their hobbies. Students discuss the important concept of individual identity by discussing what makes them unique and different from their peers.
This text was selected because it follows the two themes/major concepts of the text set (friendship/individual identity). The story follows the experiences of three different characters – each with individual talents and interests. Each of the characters has a unique personality and spends time developing their interests and personal tastes, but each character also feels the desire to spend time with and share their interests with another person. This book encourages readers to embrace their uniqueness and to share interests with others to make lasting friendships.
Resources
Fountas, I. C., & Pinnell, G. S. (2006). Teaching for comprehending and fluency: Thinking, talking, and writing about reading, K-8. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
This opening introduces the text by giving background information about the author and discusses an important literary/textual term, translation. It draws attention to text structure by discussing elements of the copyright page. It invites students to make predictions about the text based on illustrations. Students are asked to look at words and pictures on the cover and predict what the book is going to be about. Also, students are asked to discuss differences between the characters based on what they see. This prompts students to draw conclusions about the characters and what is going to happen in the story. Students have an opportunity to make a personal connection to the text through a discussion about their hobbies. Students discuss the important concept of individual identity by discussing what makes them unique and different from their peers.
This text was selected because it follows the two themes/major concepts of the text set (friendship/individual identity). The story follows the experiences of three different characters – each with individual talents and interests. Each of the characters has a unique personality and spends time developing their interests and personal tastes, but each character also feels the desire to spend time with and share their interests with another person. This book encourages readers to embrace their uniqueness and to share interests with others to make lasting friendships.
Resources
Fountas, I. C., & Pinnell, G. S. (2006). Teaching for comprehending and fluency: Thinking, talking, and writing about reading, K-8. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
toad_maiden's review against another edition
3.0
This is such a cuddly little book! I think just about every introverted child (and adult) can relate to Edmond. Personally, I found the ending a little unsatisfying (it feels like Edmond is trading in one lifestyle for another, rather than letting the two coexist together), or this would have gotten four stars.
saragrochowski's review against another edition
4.0
Timid Edmond the squirrel spends his days alone, making nut jam, reading adventure stories, and making pompoms; this life suits him. He's content (and quite good at making pompoms), but, when his neighbor Harry the bear throws a party, Edmond suddenly feels his loneliness. It takes a new friend with a curious hobby to convince Edmond to venture outside the comfortable safety of his home and attend the party. After a night filled with new friends and laughter, Edmond realizes that, perhaps, being surrounded by friends is what truly suits him best of all. Edmond, The Moonlit Party is a joyous, vibrantly illustrated story about friendship and connectedness, as well as a clever depiction of the importance of striking a balance between the introvert and extrovert within.
heypretty52's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved the story and the illustrations, but I think a child would get bored to death with the pacing of this story.
tashrow's review
4.0
Edmond, the squirrel, lives in a chestnut tree and hardly ever goes out. He spends his time making nut jam, reading stories, and making pompoms. George Owl lives in the tree above Edmond. He spends his time out and about, gathering items to create his amazing costumes. Harry, the bear, lives in the bottom part of the same chestnut tree. He loves to throw parties and was just planning his upcoming one. It would have a nothing tart, very mysterious, and would encourage people to wear costumes. Edmond longed to go to a party in the tree, but never had. So when George smells Edmond’s latest batch of nut jam as the party gets started, George encourages him to attend even if he doesn’t have a costume to wear. Soon Edmond is at the party, dancing and having a great time and he decides that parties suit him just fine after all.
This French import is a radiant read. The three different residents of the tree all have distinct personalities. Edmond is lonely and looking for connections, George enjoys disguises and Harry is rather distracted in the midst of his party planning. It all turns out for the best as the three neighbors get to know one another, or at least Harry and Edmond to, since George is dressed in a very realistic seagull costume. The text here is lush and gives insight into each character, making the book more appropriate for older preschoolers and children already starting school.
Boutavant’s illustrations have a seventies vibe. Done in the flat bright colors of that time, the illustrations have lots of details to explore and offer real glimpses into the lives of the three denizens of the tree. The bright colors vibrate on the page, brilliant blues, reds and yellows are used as background colors and add a lot of energy to the story.
An exploration of neighbors and being yourself, this picture book is cheery and vibrant. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
This French import is a radiant read. The three different residents of the tree all have distinct personalities. Edmond is lonely and looking for connections, George enjoys disguises and Harry is rather distracted in the midst of his party planning. It all turns out for the best as the three neighbors get to know one another, or at least Harry and Edmond to, since George is dressed in a very realistic seagull costume. The text here is lush and gives insight into each character, making the book more appropriate for older preschoolers and children already starting school.
Boutavant’s illustrations have a seventies vibe. Done in the flat bright colors of that time, the illustrations have lots of details to explore and offer real glimpses into the lives of the three denizens of the tree. The bright colors vibrate on the page, brilliant blues, reds and yellows are used as background colors and add a lot of energy to the story.
An exploration of neighbors and being yourself, this picture book is cheery and vibrant. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
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