Papa puts the v-e-r-y l-o-n-g ladder on top of the v-e-r-y h-i-g-h mountain, and climbs up and up and up.įinally Papa reaches the moon and tells the moon that Monica wants to play with him, but he is too big. Papa gets a v-e-r-y l-o-n-g ladder, and carries it toward a v-e-r-y h-i-g-h mountain. Monica looked out her bedroom window and wished she could play with the moon, so she asked her father to get the moon for her. Then I would have students come up to the board and draw what they think each phase looks like, and then draw the actual phase so that they could compare and contrast.Ĭarle, E. Using this book in the classroom: After reading this book out loud to the class we would discuss the lunar cycle and I would start by asking the class if anyone knew any of the phases.

The main topic within this book is the lunar cycle. This book is also unique because it seamlessly introduces the lunar cycle to young readers.

This book is heartwarming as it shows a fathers love in unconditional. The reading level of this book is kindergarten through 2nd grade.Ĭomments/observations: This book, like many of Carle’s other ingenious books, has an interactive element and the pages literally fold out and pop up as the reader goes through the story. She tries to reach the moon but she can quite make it, and so she asks her father to get the moon for her. Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me is about a young girl named Monica who loves the moon.

Papa please bring me the moon