The Moon Jumpers

When I picked up this book to read I did not know that it was an old story and was surprised to see the 1959 copyright date. Now I realize that this is part of a rerelease of Sendak's illustrated books in memory and honor. I'm surprised I've never heard of this before because it is fabulous. I can see why it is an honor book. The text is lyrical and poetic with a rhythm all it's own. Each page set alternates with black and white illustration and text to full color illustration void of any written words. It is enchanting and beautiful. These opinions are formed from an ARC of a 2013 republication and I cannot wait to see a real copy because it's great.A Tree Is Nice is our first read for Memoria Press Junior Kindergarten, and I'm pairing it with another by Janice May Udry in The Moon Jumpers. Both stories are alternating full color, with black and white illustrations and while using different artists, both are enchanting. Definitely fuel for the imagination. Thanks to HarperCollins for providing an ARC for review.[bc:A Tree Is Nice 97643 A Tree Is Nice Janice May Udry http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1347562756s/97643.jpg 3323991]