Moana Finds the Way (Disney Moana)

by Susan Amerikaner

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana is a sweeping, CG-animated comedy-adventure about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors’ quest. In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage. They encounter enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds, and ancient folklore. In theaters in late 2016, the film is directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, Aladdin). This Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the film comes with a sparkly cover and over 30 shimmery stickers. Perfect for children ages 4 to 6. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Juvenile

24 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 2016

Reviews

[Beckie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brief introduction to Disney's newest leading lady. Easy reader, great for 1st or 2nd graders. Connor is now wanting to see the movie when before he wasn't too interested.

[Harry Palacio · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has a sense of mysticism that enraptures- it takes us on a vision quest and walk about of Moana who finds herself and through this experience perhaps more

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 7 year old daughter was almost able to read this all by herself.

[Rommel Sison · Rating 4 out of 5]

6-year-old daughter: 5 stars
"The art is so detailed! Even when Te Fiti is big and Moana so small, he dress is so detailed."

4-year-old daughter: 5 stars

**Update (11/21/2017)**
5-year-old daughter: ⛵️⛵️stars

[Vicki · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fine summary of the movie.

[Layla · Rating 4 out of 5]

She read it to me all by herself. She needed help with some words but mostly she did great.

[Jesse · Rating 3 out of 5]

A stilted retelling of the events of the movie. I questioned some of the word choices for a leveled reader, such as "wayfinding".

[Arielle foster · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really love this book my cousin loved the movie so I think she will love the book to.😄😄😄😄😄

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great easy reader primer on Disney's Moana. Toddler and up

[I. A. Myeesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful!

[Karla Kitalong]

Moana!

[no · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

[kim · Rating 1 out of 5]

so bad

[Summer Nadela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to understand and perfect for a little kid.

[R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very simplified version of the movie Moana . No mention of any monsters other than Ta Kahl. Maui is actually barely mentioned and mostly seen in his hawk form. A cute Step into Reading book for very young Moana fans.

[✨Cait ✨]

Again read it my little brother it was cute for very young readers

[Kathy Ellen Davis]

Rosemary loves this one. It’s a nice little early reader that tells the story of the movie. Perfect for an early reader.