Christian Book Notes

Fluharty, Kristi and T. Lively.  Fool Moon Rising.  Wheaton:  Crossway Books, 2009.  40 pp.  $14.99.  Purchase at Westminster books for $9.89.

Review

I am becoming a HUGE fan of the children’s books being released by Crossway in recent months.  Fool Moon Rising is yet another Christ-centered book that you need to read to your children.  The artistic drawings are extremely colorful–pretty difficult given the book takes place during the night time. The rhythm of the lyrics words sticks with you long after you first read it.

The topic of the book is the moon being foolish enough to brag about the light he gives to the world.  One flash from the Sun puts the moon in his place.  The deeper truths of seeing our lives compared to that of Christ and not others is quite a contrast to other children’s books that have been written as of late.

The end of this children’s book contains pictures of various interstellar pictures.  My personal favorite is the “X” structure at Core of Whirlpool Galaxy.  There is a “Did you Know?” section with interesting facts about man and outer space.  The best part of the last couple pages is the “Galactic Didactics” where there are five questions listed for discussion with your children about the book which inevitably leads to Christ and the cross and our sin and need for Christ.

Recommendation

This book is a must own for parents of children younger than eight.  Fool Moon Rising is a wonderfully illustrated, sing-songy children’s book that expresses the deeper theology found in John 1:9.  You can check out a free preview of the Fool Moon Rising offered by Crossway and Westminster.  You can go to FoolMoonRising.com for more information on the book, the authors, and for free downloads and screen savers among other fun items.