Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
By Eric Carle
The Story
A little girl longs to play with the moon, so her father sets off with a very long ladder to bring it down to her — however small he must wait for it to become.
Why It's Special
For the kid who has asked for something impossible at bedtime, this is the story of a papa who actually tries.
- Big idea: Love means attempting the impossible for someone you adore, even the moon.
- Vibes: Quiet, tender, and a little magical — a nighttime wonder story.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love the moon and night sky
- respond well to gentle, dreamlike stories at bedtime
- enjoy pages that fold out into surprises
- are working on understanding that grown-ups will try their best for them
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & imagination: What do you think it would feel like to hold the moon in your hands like Monica does?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Monica's papa felt setting off with such a huge ladder?
- Real-life connection: Has anyone ever tried really hard to get you something you wished for?
- Imagination: If you could ask your grown-up to get anything from the sky, what would you choose?
- Noticing details: What did you notice when the pages folded out bigger and bigger?
