Mail Harry to the Moon

by: Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley

Published by: Little, Brown and Company

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Reviewed by Mayra Calvani

Before Harry was born,
There was ME!

Now there’s me.
And Harry.

Thus begins this delightful picture book about sibling rivalry.

Our little protagonist is extremely upset because now that his baby brother has arrived, everything has changed and no one seems to be paying much attention to him. In fact, Harry wants to steal the whole show! Thus different ideas pops into the protagonist’s mind—throwing Harry down the toilet, sticking Harry in the zoo, or even better–mailing Harry to the moon!

But then one morning, Harry disappears and is nowhere to be found. Now it’s up to his jealous older brother—who, by the way, doesn’t seem too jealous anymore—to find him.

Mail Harry to the Moon is a cute and enjoyable book for very young readers. It’s also a nice book to read to young children ages 2 and up. The writing is engaging and the illustrations, simple yet wacky and whimsical, go well with the story. This is a book that will especially appeal to little boys, and one that has an important message for the family. Often young children get jealous with the arrival of a new baby.

Mail Harry to the Moon is the perfect story to ease the tension and teach kids that a new family member can be a great thing too.

Armchair Interviews agrees.

Author’s Web site: http://www.RobieHarris.com