Almost A Full Moon

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In this, the perfect picturebook for slow-living families, a boy and his grandmother host a gathering in their small cabin in the middle of winter. Friends travel from near and far, and some new friends even turn up. The walls of the cabin are elastic and the soup pot bottomless; all are welcome. Based on the lyrics of Hawksley Workman's song from his Christmastime album Almost a Full Moon, this book evokes both the cold and the cosiness of a winter's night: crisp clean air, sparkling snow, the light of the moon, welcoming windows, glowing candles, family and friends.

Reviews

"Singer-songwriter Workman uses the title track from a 2001 EP as the foundation for his first childrens book, a beguiling story of people coming together one winter night. Its also a notable debut for Eckwall, whose delicate paintings transport readers to a remote cottage shared by a gray-haired woman and a boy. Together, they prepare a meal before a diverse array of guests arrive, including a brown-skinned family of four and a redheaded girl who rides up on a wolf, tilting an already-magical setting into something even more fantastical." --Starred Review, Publishers Weekly

The rhythms are beguiling and carefree, never once veering into sing-song, and it begs to be read-aloud, especially at this time of year when we gather with loved ones. --Kirkus Reivews


The rhymed text reads fluid and effortless, and the illustrations are delicate and cozy. Beautiful bedtime story. --Reviews in Chalk

She brings beauty and a hint of magic to Workman's evocative lyrics; together, they create a world and a night that will enchant readers of all ages. --49th Shelf

"[P]erfect leisure reading for a cold winter's day." --Midwest Book Review

Author Bio

HAWKSLEY WORKMAN is an award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, writer, and actor. This is his first book for children. The author lives in Toronto.