Long ago a moonboat

by Christopher Carroll

130 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[sosomoto kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author/illlustrator of this book was a dear friend of my mother's dear friend, so I had the auspicious opportunity to have a 1st addition as my childhood companion. It is a magical book, filled with enchanting narratives - both light and dark - accompanied by exceptional illustrations. Carroll is a brilliant and visionary story teller/artist. Not what I would classify solely as a 'children's book.' I do believe that ALL children should have access to it, however I have gained far more amusement and awe from these beautiful words and images as a 'grown-up.' It is difficult to characterize (for example, the narrative begins on the book's cover), but a rarity not to be overlooked. If you have a book (loathe as I am to employ this meme) bucket-list, I cannot advise you more fervently to add Long Ago a Moonboat. Simply brilliant.

[Clementine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was given to me as a gift, and even though it's a children's book it still blows my mind as an adult.