A review by kristi_starr35
If You Were the Moon by Laura Purdie Salas

5.0

An anthropomorphic moon demonstrates the many roles it plays. It steadies Earth, affects tides, inspires the arts, and informs practices and rituals. The book also describes how the moon moves, how its appearance has been impacted (literally!) by other objects in space, and its role in lighting the night sky.

Simple but charming illustrations compliment the content, and a glossary and list of materials for further reading make the book a worthy resource for elementary and middle-grade science teachers.