"Gentle and lovely, just like its inspiration." — Kirkus Reviews
"Singer's sparkling verses celebrate the majesty of the moon as experienced in settings around the world, each distinctly conveyed in Cairns's perceptive watercolors... The breadth of perspectives creates a stirring portrait of a familiar but no less marvelous sight." — Publishers Weekly
"Singer's poetry presents a world of science facts, cultural events, and some of the unusual customs that surround the cyclical occurrence. Her poems create marvelous pictures.... Cairns's vibrant watercolors and warm folk-art style successfully capture the excitement of the around-the-world occurrences...The combination of descriptive poetry and eye-catching illustrations will invite children to wonder and imagine while the multicultural themes and science facts will excite and satisfy." — School Library Journal
"Marilyn Singer's polished little poems shine in this mesmerizing lunar journey that puts science and myths, customs and geography into context ... Educators will reap abundant curricular tie-ins—in science, social studies, geography, and religion—from this collection. Young and old will likely gain insights as they pore over this pleasing, well-conceived book... A Full Moon Is Rising gives readers ample cause for celebration, regardless of the night sky's performance." — New York Journal of Books
Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education
Best of the Best Books - Chicago Public Library
Notable Children's Recording - American Library Association (ALA)
