Kitten's First Full Moon [Hardcover] 小猫咪追月亮 ISBN9780060588281

　　An irresistible offering from the multifaceted Henkes. Thespare and suspense-filled story concerns a kitten that mistakes themoon for a bowl of milk. When she opens her mouth to lick thetreat, she ends up with a bug on her tongue. Next, she launchesherself into the air, paws reaching out for the object of herdesire, only to tumble down the stairs, "bumping her nose andbanging her ear and pinching her tail. Poor Kitten." Again andagain, the feline's persistent attempts to reach her goal lead topain, frustration, and exhaustion. Repetitive phrases introduceeach sequence of desire, action, and consequence, until theanimal's instincts lead her home to a satisfying resolution. Donein a charcoal and cream-colored palette, the understatedillustrations feature thick black outlines, pleasing curves, andswiftly changing expressions that are full of nuance. The rhythmictext and delightful artwork ensure storytime success. Kids willsurely applaud this cat's irrepressible spirit. Pair this tale withFrank Asch's classic Moongame (S & S, 1987) and Nancy ElizabethWallace's The Sun, the Moon and the Stars (Houghton, 2003) fornocturnal celebrations.