Rocket to the Moon

Korda, Lerryn  Rocket to the Moon.  Candlewick Press, 2010.  $8.99. PICTURE BOOK. Content-G.  Little Nyle is curious about the moon, and makes several attempts to simply jump high and land on the moon.  His brother Lester begins to explain facts about the moon.  Together, Lester and Nyle build a rocket ship from anything they can find in the kitchen.  When the rocket ship comes crashing down, Nella and Gracie jump in to help. With all the imagination possible, they complete their spaceship and take a fabulous trip to the moon. They arrive home in just enough time for bedtime snacks.  The illustrations are playful and bright.  Could be used in a unit on the moon or creativity/ imagination.  Preschool and primary grade level book.  EL (K-3)- ADVISABLE.  Reviewer: SL