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lyndajdickson's review against another edition
5.0
Sun plays soccer but feels like there’s something missing in his life. While wandering along the beach, he comes across a fox who creates art out of items washed up on the sand. And so, he discovers a new passion.
This is another delightful offering by author-illustrator Alison Oliver. This time, the illustrations feature bright orange, yellow, and blue to portray the warmth of the sun. The story conveys the message that boys can be artistic as well as sporty.
Another timely message for children and adults alike.
I received this book in return for an honest review.
Full blog post: https://booksdirectonline.blogspot.com/2019/08/moon-and-sun-by-alison-oliver.html
This is another delightful offering by author-illustrator Alison Oliver. This time, the illustrations feature bright orange, yellow, and blue to portray the warmth of the sun. The story conveys the message that boys can be artistic as well as sporty.
Another timely message for children and adults alike.
I received this book in return for an honest review.
Full blog post: https://booksdirectonline.blogspot.com/2019/08/moon-and-sun-by-alison-oliver.html
mlottermoser's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
slow-paced
3.0
Sun is a soccer star who rediscovers his love of art after meeting a fox at the beach.
madelinefmcguire's review against another edition
4.0
Sun loved to play socceer but something else was missing from his life. Then he meets a fox at the beach who teaches him how to create.
I prefer Moon to sun, but the themes in Moon resonate more with me. This one is wonderfully done and has great representation.
I prefer Moon to sun, but the themes in Moon resonate more with me. This one is wonderfully done and has great representation.
koby's review against another edition
3.0
A cute concept about rediscovering the joy of artistic expression. Unfortunately, the storytelling itself doesn't quite hit the mark. The art adds a star.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
2.0
The mixed media illustrations are the real star of this picture book about a boy named Sun who loves soccer but doesn’t feel fulfilled by it. After seeing his younger brother joyfully work on an art project, Sun wanders down to the beach, where he notices all sorts of interesting objects. He also comes face to face with a fox and together they create all kinds of interesting sculptures. This is a sweet ode to the power of creativity, but the text lacks punch.
academianut's review against another edition
4.0
A simple but gorgeously illustrated story about love for art and how it can be expressed in many different ways, including creating from recycled materials - a beautiful subtle choice for Earth day or recycling/reusing lessons, too.
madhamster's review against another edition
4.0
A fox helps a young boy, Sun, rediscover his joy in creativity.
I *do* love it - but not all of it. I'm a bit unsure of the art / sport dichotomy. Is there one, or is it in my imagination?
I *do* love it - but not all of it. I'm a bit unsure of the art / sport dichotomy. Is there one, or is it in my imagination?
ursulamonarch's review against another edition
The art is definitely the redeeming element here, as the story is meandering in a way that I found distracting (why is he named Sun? Why is soccer introduced? And not returned to? What's his brother been up to?). I know that this type of less-linear story can be helpful to kids or reflective of their thoughts, but I found it unsatisfying.
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