Moongirl: The Collector's Edition Book and DVD Gift Set | 
| Author: Henry Selick
Creators: Peter Chan, Courtney Booker
Publisher: Candlewick
Category: Book
List Price: $22.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 261680
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Rei/DVD Co
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 48
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 10.2 x 1
ISBN: 0763630683
EAN: 9780763630683
ASIN: 0763630683
Publication Date: September 12, 2006
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Product Description
A Candlewick Press exclusive! A book and film DVD gift set When the moon goes dark as he fishes on the bayou, Leon is drawn into a mysterious and wonderful adventure, one that takes him all the way to the moon -- and inside it! A jar of lightning bugs, a feisty squirrel, a glorious carousel, a two-headed monster, and the intriguing Moongirl herself all play a part in this stunning picture book, offered by exclusive arrangement with a DVD of the acclaimed short film by celebrated animation director Henry Selick. Luminous artwork created by Peter Chan and Courtney Booker transports readers to a mythical moonscape full of breathtaking and imaginative possibilities.
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 Soothing, SImple and Beautiful December 7, 2008
I bought this for my two children, 5 & 2.5, mostly because the pictures appealed to me - and I am usually more stringent in my storyline requirements, but sometimes you just give in to pretty pictures.
I had originally hoped to just read the story and hide the DVD, but in reading, the book feels like something is missing. The story just does not hold up. The children "correct" the story when I read the book because they assume I am leaving bits out. You do really have to watch the DVD to fill in the gaps. My son, 5, is now practically addicted to the DVD. I think it is because overall the short (8 min) film is slow moving, music (by They Might be Giants, if that matter to you)is pretty soothing, the colors are overall calming, and the story is pure fantasy, yet complete: there is a sense of beginnings, endings as well as never ending.
If you are an adult, the story is a bit unfleshed out and simple. But it is an 8 minute kids animation. If you are a young child, it will, apparently, mesmerize you.
Mom of 2.5 year old October 18, 2007
My little one loves this. She is enthralled by it, and although I wondered if the antagonist (the "Gargaloon") was too scary, she is thrilled by the drama. The DVD is beyond expectation; really I can't say enough about it. Far beyond most toddler programs. I guess the only complaint is that it's just not long enough!
Moongirl October 4, 2007
The book is good, and the dvd is GREAT! It has music that really brings the story to life.
Excellent book & dvd for storytime and for children of all ages. February 1, 2007
WHAT A STORY!!!!!!!!!!! The animation in the dvd is beyond spectacular!!! Preschoolers and children of any age will enjoy this book and dvd. My 17 year old has watched it many times. What a wonderful idea to include a movie version with the picture book. I work in a library and read to children weekly and this is one of the most memorable books that I have shared with them. The children loved it!!!!!!!!!!!! The 8 minute dvd is perfect for storytime. A must have for any library and a great book for all!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 Lovely January 16, 2007
I bought this in October for our daughter's second birthday. It is now January, and this is still one of her favorite shows. She requests to watch it more nights than not as part of the 'ok it's time to start settling down for bed' ritual. Not only does our daughter enjoy the show, but after I don't know how many viewings neither my wife nor I are sick of it. Toddlers love repetition; finding something you can repeat without cringing every time it is requested is awesome.
The Collector's Edition comes with both a book and a DVD. Most of my comments are directed at the DVD. The book is very nicely put together and does add a little to the story, but the illustrations somehow do not capture the energy that the DVD has. I suspect it is the soundtrack by They Might Be Giants on the DVD that helps to keep things moving. My daughter enjoys books in general, but this one is almost never requested despite loving the video version of the story. By contrast she loves having Thomas the Tank Engine books read to her - and I know that's a result of having watched a couple of Thomas videos.
For the price, I believe that the Collector's Edition is a great value. The story is sweet and imaginative, the production values are excellent and overall it's fun. I didn't give it 5 stars because (a) I wouldn't say that this is a classic and (b) if you don't have children, you should be warned you're buying a children's book and an 8 min video; not a 'must have' under all circumstances.
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