About the Author Samantha R. Vamos is the author of Alphabet Boats, Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Trucks (illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke), The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred (illustrated by Rafael López) - 2012 Pura Belpré Illustration Honor - its companion book, The Piñata That The Farm Maiden Hung (illustrated by Sebastià Serra), and Before You Were Here, Mi Amor (2009, illustrated by Santiago Cohen). Samantha previously worked as an attorney, practicing in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, IL. Samantha was born in the Midwest, grew up on the east coast, and lived in the Pacific Northwest before moving to the Bay Area with her husband, son, and their rescue puppy, Bowie. Visit Samantha online at www.samanthavamos.com. For many years Ryan O'Rourke's illustrations have appeared in galleries, newspapers, and magazines, including a weekly illustration for the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. One Big Rain marks Ryan's foray into children's picture books. He makes his home in Connecticut.
T**E
Moon landing story for toddlers
Fabulous board book about the moon landings. I wanted something for my 3 year olds to mark the 50th anniversary and this really ticks all the boxes. Very well written and illustrated for the younger reader. They grasp the concept of astronauts in a spaceship going to the moon thanks to this book!
J**R
Beautiful
A beautiful book with beautiful poetry.I love how accurate the text is, and how to the point. Really good!
A**R
Great book
Very accessible way to engage younger children in the Lunar landings.
K**E
A Fun Read With A Catchy Rhyming Rhythm
With the marketplace being flooded by Princesses, Trains, Bears & Superheros - it is refreshing to see a children's book telling the tale of some real life heros.Eight Days Gone is the story of the 1969 Apollo 11 Lunar Moon Mission that spans from the famous shuttle's launch to its oceanic return with a parade thrown in for good measure.McReynolds writing style keeps the story flowing with a rhythmic rhyme scheme that a parent could easily add a musical tone to keep repeated readings fresh, while O'Rourke's detailed illustrations and shading provides a fantastic backdrop to compliment the story.It's few & far between that kids get to hear an amazing story of history, but Eight Days Gone rises up to the challenge & makes this book a must-have for all Jr. Astronauts.
A**L
My grandson sleeps with this book
He loves rocket ships and astronauts. If your child is into those kinds of things, this is a must buy book. I checked it out at the library after hearing it at "Book Babies" and had to buy him his own personal copy. It is that good. The author wrote the book in rhyme and it is very fun to read out loud.
C**O
A rhyming picture book that is factual and fun to read
A great book to read aloud and then use as a model for writing about an important event in our history. Children can write poetically and factually as McReynolds did about another event in America's history.
I**S
A refreshing alternative to star wars stories
This book brings back the excitement of the first man on the moon. The illustrations capture your child's interest in outer space from the point of view of the actual astronauts. Young readers may enjoy the rhyming narrative but the illustrations tell the story too. My son believes that star wars stories are "real" so I was happy to show him a real space story with lots of details of this great feat of the 20th century.
E**N
Great for young readers
Great, easy read for young readers that gives them an introduction to one, if not the most, important excursion into science and technology ever. Kids love the art.
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