Books about the Phases of the Moon for Kids

Traveling around the world, shining over deserts and forests, Arctic tundra and tropical beaches, the moon greets all that it meets. Though, it doesn’t always look the same. Through unique cutouts and peek-through holes, this book shows the different sizes and shapes the moon takes as it waxes and wanes.

This book is a great way to introduce the phases of the moon for kids without being too technical. Still providing facts about the moon, this story blends artistic illustrations and a simple storyline with information about the moon’s movement and phases. We think it is a great opportunity to learn something new with your child, while bonding over the experience of sharing a great book.

Sometimes the moon looks like a big round ball in the sky. Other times, it’s just a small sliver of light. It seems like the moon is always changing. But is it? Find out the science behind the phases of the moon in this educational picture book.

This book is great for any child that wants to learn more facts about the moon. It offers information in a way that is not only interesting, but also easy to understand. The illustrations are visually appealing and will draw you in and get you wanting to learn even more about the moon!

Have you ever wondered why the moon looks different? It seems to have many different faces, from round to flat to not there at all. Explore the different faces of the moon in this book and learn why the moon sometimes appears to change.

Faces of the Moon offers a great mixture of lyrical text and factual information. It presents the different phases of the moon as different faces, making it easy for children to understand this concept. With unique illustrations and numerous different facts about the moon, this book is great for any child who wants to learn more about the phases of the moon.

Books about the Moon Landing

In the summer of 1969, three astronauts clicked themselves into gloves and helmets and strapped into sideways seats.They boarded a great machine and prepared to move from the roar of rockets to the silence of the Moon. This is the story of the adventure of discovery, the story of the Moon Landing.

This wonderful book brings the Moon Landing to life through amazing illustrations and a captivating storyline. It takes you along the journey Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, and Michael Collins took to be the first men to walk on the moon, while providing detailed information about the technology they used and about the moon itself. A balanced mix of storyline and factual information, this book is great for anyone looking to learn more about the Moon Landing.

This book tells the story of the Moon Landing–but from the perspective of a young boy following the unprecedented journey. He explains the design of the rocketship, details what the flight will be like, and the drama of touching down. Though he is not on Apollo 11, the young boy goes on an astronaut’s voyage of his very own.

We love the idea of having a child narrator. It makes the story more accessible for young readers, and they might be able to relate to the story a little bit more if it is told from a child’s perspective. This book is also great because it provides really detailed information about the entire moon landing, alongside helpful pictures that illustrate everything going on.

From high up in the sky, the Moon has spent her whole life watching the Earth and hoping that someone will come visit her. She watches while dinosaurs roam, pyramids are erected, boats are fashioned, but, still, she remains lonely. One day, though, a spaceship comes up from Earth, full of three friendly astronauts who are more than ready to meet the Moon.

The whimsical twist of this book makes it perfect for kids who love more of a storyline. The character of the moon and her story make this book so heartwarming and cute. The back even has some bonus educational pages about the moon mission, so you and your family can learn more!

Books about the Moon and the Sun

It’s another fun-filled day in Happy County. While the sun is out, some friends like Grammy Tammi from Miami and Sssonny Sssnakerton go about their days, trying to do laundry grow sunflowers. When the Sun says goodbye, the Moon rises in the sky, ready for a whole new set of adventures for our friends in Happy County.

This book, inspired by the world of Richard Scarry’s Busy Town, is a great, graphic picture book. Not only are there are a lot of fun characters to follow, but there are also countless opportunities to practice letter sounds and phonics. We also love this book because it shows some of the differences between night and day using a storyline, introducing children to the roll that the Sun and the Moon play in our everyday lives.

After spending his whole life in darkness, Moon is ready for a change of pace and asks Sun whether they could switch places, just for one day. The Sun agrees, but only if the Moon takes a moment to take stock of what the night truly holds. So, Moon travels around and discovers the uniqueness of nighttime, with foxes hunting, children dreaming, and fireflies buzzing him. After seeing all this, will he still want to change places and give all that up?

This is another book we think does a great job of introducing the differences between night and day. We especially love this one not only because the Sun and the Moon are the main characters, but also because it allows children to explore different, wonderful things that happen at nighttime. This book also carries a powerful theme about the importance of taking time to smell the roses and appreciate what you have.

Sun and his wife, Moon, used to live on the Earth. They had a large house, and humans were able to visit them. But so many people came that they were forced to move to the sky. This Caldecott Honor Book reinterprets an African folktale about the Moon and the Sun.
It’s common for children to wonder how things came to be, and folktales are a great way to explore these questions. This book, in particular, explores the relationship between the Moon and the Sun and why they are so far up in the sky. We also think it’s great to introduce children to a diverse range of books from different cultures, so this is a great opportunity to speak to children about how different cultures have different ideas and different traditional tales.

Books about the Moon and the Stars

One day, Little Star and her mother decide to make a delicious Mooncake. Little Star is supposed to wait to eat any, but what happens when she can’t resist taking just one small bite? Explore the phases of the moon with this Caldecott Honor Book.

This book demonstrates such a creative way to think about the different phases of the moon. It could spark some great activities where you make your own cake and take chunks out of it to mimic Little Star’s discovery of the moon’s phases. This book also has really great illustrations, and, since there is very little text, allow you to interpret the story through pictures and really interact with the artwork.

One night, a curious cat considers the night sky and asks “Whose moon is that?” A number of animals try to stake their claim, as do the stars in the sky. After a lot of debate, the moon finally answers for herself. She says that she belongs to no one, that her light is meant to be shared with everyone.

Whose Moon is That? explores the way that everything in nature is connected and that we all rely upon things like the moon to help us. In this story, we are encouraged to think about the relationship between the moon and the stars, as well as the moon and the Earth. Through this interesting storyline and moving illustrations, you and your child will come to appreciate the moon and the light it shares with us.

Late one winter night, a young girl and her father go searching for owls in the woods. Through the silence, they call out “whoo-whoo-whoo” and wait for a response. Join the two as they explore the wonders of the forest at night.

This book is a winter classic! Not only that, but it also offers the opportunity to explore what nature is like under the moon and the stars. It demonstrates the light that the night sky provides on different adventures, and it reminds us how beautiful nature really is.

Sometimes the half-moon looks a little lonely. You might think it is missing its other half. Imagine, you are up in the sky all along, no one to play with, no one to share with. A young boy wonders these same things and determines to stay up at night to keep the moon company. With the goal of cheering the moon up, he makes a lifelong friend along the way.

We selected his book to send to our subscribers because it carries such a sweet message. It shows children how impactful acts of kindness and of friendship can be. We also think that this book makes for an amazing read aloud before bedtime, with great illustrations and an even better storyline.