I rate the book condition as Excellent = very little to no wear, Great = light/minor wear, Fair = more noticeable wear but still good reading copy. Books may have a name or other minor writing inside. All are used paperback books unless noted hardcover. **I'm a PhD student in Eng Lit who will become a mom in 1 month and I'm reviewing books based on the criteria I know for books, not based on how my kids react to them.Bidding is on a lot of books by Frank Asch. This offers an important assurance to children who are not in a position to repay love shown to them, even while it does show that love should lead us to want to help others.
However, the book also ends with the important message that love does not necessarily require need: love can be freely given without the expectation of reward. This book introduces the reality that love is often illogical and causes us to not always keep our own interests balanced with the interests of those we love. It stands in sharp contrast to "The Giving Tree" which has received criticism for its apparent endorsement of toxic, self-destructive, self-sacrifice for others.
Words: I was impressed with the thematic complexity this book achieved given, as I've said, its narration is sparse and makes use of very basic vocabulary. I lack the vocabulary to describe the intricate pen and ink swirls that make up the night skies in which are often hidden shapes and images. The limited color palette worked well with the sparse narration, but could never leave the illustration described as simplistic. I was reminded of comics/graphic novels in the panel approach to showing the growth and diminishment of the moon. Illustrations: I found this book visually striking.
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