Book Review: 'A Big Mooncake for Little Star' by Grace Lin

✰✰✰✰½  Little Star's mama sets the Big Mooncake in the sky to cool telling her not to touch it until told. Little Star agrees, but when she wakes up in the middle of the night, the Big Mooncake looks mighty yummy. Little Star thinks just a tiny bite won't hurt. It's so very tasty that Little Star takes more nibbles night after night. Finally, mama checks on the Big Mooncake only to find nothing but crumbs! Where did it go? Will mama be angry with Little Star? Check out this charming tale to find out.

The Bottom Line: While this gentle story isn't based on Chinese mythology, it contains themes of love, celebration, and beauty. The luminous illustrations are used to explain the phases of the moon. You'll want to share this sweet treat with your little one during the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. This Caldecott Honor Book is enthusiastically recommended for reading during the festival or anytime of the year.

Details: A Big Mooncake for Little Star written & illustrated by Grace Lin. Picture book published by Little, Brown and Company in 2018. 40 p. ISBN: 978-0-316-40448-8