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theelazyyonee's review against another edition
5.0
Most of us have heard this story a thousand times or seen movies recreating the 1st Man on the Moon. But there's nothing wrong with seeing it in visual form by an artist's hands. These paintings were so realistic & life-like, that I wouldn't mind seeing a 2D or slide show type of movie based on this book. :)
(Date(s) & Time(s) Read: 12th August 2019; 1:23pm to 12th August 2019; 1:37pm)
(Date(s) & Time(s) Read: 12th August 2019; 1:23pm to 12th August 2019; 1:37pm)
wordnerd153's review
4.0
A perfect pairing of text and illustrations, this book made me feel like I was right there with Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong as they stepped foot on the moon. The author perfectly balances peaceful moments with tense ones. This would make a wonderful read aloud.
tashrow's review
5.0
In this stunning picture book, Wimmer’s remarkably realistic and expressive paintings are paired with Burleigh’s evocative and powerful verse. Together the two capture the feeling of the moonwalk for Americans in 1969. Children who have long known we reached the moon will be caught up in the drama of the landing and the uncertainty of the astronauts’ safe return.
Burleigh’s poetry dances with a rhythm and deft pacing. When readers are holding their breath with the tension, the poems come to a near halt too. When readers are celebrating the accomplishment the poetry races, lifts, and spins. Wimmer’s paintings are equally successful as they capture views that couldn’t be seen, scenes that were never viewed before. They too are filled with realism, fear, and continually hope.
A masterful pairing of paintings and verse, this book soars. Highly recommended for classrooms talking about the moon landing as well as children who are interested in space. Appropriate for ages 5-8.
Burleigh’s poetry dances with a rhythm and deft pacing. When readers are holding their breath with the tension, the poems come to a near halt too. When readers are celebrating the accomplishment the poetry races, lifts, and spins. Wimmer’s paintings are equally successful as they capture views that couldn’t be seen, scenes that were never viewed before. They too are filled with realism, fear, and continually hope.
A masterful pairing of paintings and verse, this book soars. Highly recommended for classrooms talking about the moon landing as well as children who are interested in space. Appropriate for ages 5-8.
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review
4.0
My Thoughts:
One Giant Leap is the story of the first man to step on the moon. The text is written as if it is actually happening, in present tense, and adds a sense of immediacy to the story. Or it did for me.
The paintings were rich and as realistic as a photograph. I loved the beauty of the words and the pictures in this book.
The children liked the cover of the book a lot. They didn’t really like a lot of the other pictures. The story seemed to move too slowly for them.
A Sample:
“Armstrong knows that back on Earth,
Hundreds of millions of people are watching.
He jumps to the landing leg’s round footpad.
He holds on. He pauses. He points his foot and steps off.
The surface is as fine as powdered charcoal.
The treads of his boot leave a perfectly crisp print in the dust.
On the weatherless moon, it will last for millions of years.”
Children’s Comments:
Colt, 6, said, "I liked when they put the flag in the moon."
Sammy, 6, said, "I liked when the rocket was floating down into the water."
Juan Pablo, 7, said, "I liked where they were worried if the rocket ship wouldn't work."
Children’s Ratings: 5, 1, 5, 5, 5, 1, 1, 5, 3, 3, 5, 3, 5, 4, 1, 5
One Giant Leap is the story of the first man to step on the moon. The text is written as if it is actually happening, in present tense, and adds a sense of immediacy to the story. Or it did for me.
The paintings were rich and as realistic as a photograph. I loved the beauty of the words and the pictures in this book.
The children liked the cover of the book a lot. They didn’t really like a lot of the other pictures. The story seemed to move too slowly for them.
A Sample:
“Armstrong knows that back on Earth,
Hundreds of millions of people are watching.
He jumps to the landing leg’s round footpad.
He holds on. He pauses. He points his foot and steps off.
The surface is as fine as powdered charcoal.
The treads of his boot leave a perfectly crisp print in the dust.
On the weatherless moon, it will last for millions of years.”
Children’s Comments:
Colt, 6, said, "I liked when they put the flag in the moon."
Sammy, 6, said, "I liked when the rocket was floating down into the water."
Juan Pablo, 7, said, "I liked where they were worried if the rocket ship wouldn't work."
Children’s Ratings: 5, 1, 5, 5, 5, 1, 1, 5, 3, 3, 5, 3, 5, 4, 1, 5
luann's review
4.0
This is an excellent account of the first man on the moon for children. The text is greatly enhanced by Mike Wimmer's very nice paintings.
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