Full Moon

Full Moon is a different enrty in the vast field of children's books. Black and white pencil drawing force the reader's mind to come alive as a vivid yet simple story is told that every child can relate to. Each page of Brian Wilcox's Full moon is a work of art sure to capture the rapt attention of any child with whom you share this short story. For a first work, Wilcox has a sure winner. I bought this book for my two-year old god-son and plan to buy several more for my nieces and nephews this Christmas.

The illustrations are full of incredible detail such that you discover something new each time you read it. The story line is reminiscent for any grandmother that influenced a grandchild during the child's lifetime.

My seven and four year old children enjoy reading this book at bedtime. We live far away from my kids grandmothers and this book keeps their grandmothers' presence alive in their daily lives. We visited New York City this summer and Brian Wilcox' creative interpretation of America's most vibrant city is truly a delight for their young minds.In the wake of the World Trade Center disaster last September 11, I couldn't think of a more appropriate children's book to showcase New York City.

A young boy searches for a lost grandmother as he's transported on a magic journey through nighttime New York City. A magic crystal globe transports him in this beautiful story, which holds black and white illustrations by Wilcox throughout.

"For my birthday, Grandma sent me a crystal globe of the city where she lives. "If you look carefully, maybe you can see me," she wrote. Late that night, I woke to find a full moon glowing in a starry sky. "To Grandma's," I shouted." So begins a young boy's magical adventure as he hitches himself to the moon and travels over the skyline of Manhattan, past the spires of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Central Park and the zoo, the Chrysler Building and other skyscrapers and the New York Public Library with its enormous (yawning) lions. On the way he meets dancers, tighrope walkers, talking animals, cowboys, circus performers and other enchanting characters floating through the air, all on their way to join him for a birthday bash at the Statue of Liberty where he finds Grandma atop an elephant leading the celebration. "Happy birthday," she whispered in my ear. "Have a good night's rest." She gave me a wink and a blink, and I quickly fell asleep."..... Brian Wilcox and Lawrence David have authored a creative and innovative picture book full of imagery and adventure. The simple, quiet, understated text is beautifully complemented by Mr Wilcox's magical and expressive pencil illustrations, done in only soothing shades of black, white and gray and youngsters will enjoy poring over all the wonderful city details in each picture. Perfect for children 4-8, Full Moon is an evocative bedtime story and a special journey you don't want to miss.