Book Review: Fool Moon Rising

If you didn't already know, my wife is 26 weeks pregnant, and, Lord willing, our family will be expanding from 2 to 3 with the addition of a little baby boy. I couldn't be more thrilled! One of the things I have taken upon myself to do in preparation to raise a son is begin building a library of books to read to him. One of the first books I will read to him will be Fool Moon Rising by Kristi & Tom Fluharty.

Published by Crossway, Fool Moon Rising is unlike any other children's book I have ever read. Not only are the illustrations lively, colorful, and exhilarating, but this book is packed with the biblical principles that I want to teach my son. This is in stark contrast to many other kid's books in circulation today. Where other books aim at just keeping junior entertained for the duration of the reading with colorful pictures and pop-up tabs, Fool Moon Rising seeks to teach children (and their parents!) a lesson about pride and humility.

The entire book is an extended metaphor of the moon and the sun. In the story, the moon boasts in himself, bragging that it is he who lights up the night sky and controls the ocean's tide. He has become a proud moon. That all changes when the sun emits a piercing ray that opens the eyes of the moon to see that "his light comes from the sun."

Fool Moon Rising is not just a book for kids. There is a deep truth emitted through this book, namely that we as human beings have no grounding for pride, since all that we are has been given to us by God. This biblical truth of humility is one that my son and I both need to fully grasp, and Fool Moon Rising will hopefully aid us in that process.

I would highly recommend this book to all. Though it is written with 3 to 7 year-old children in mind, anyone would benefit from reading it. Be sure to check out the book's website to learn more about the book and see many of the beautiful illustrations.

Buy it here.