This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Erin Broestl’s book, “God Made the Moonlight,” which is illustrated by Jean Schoonover-Egolf. It is a CWG Seal of Approval recipient! On a journey to her grandparents’ house, a little girl marvels at the ever-changing moonlight as a gift from God.
Summary:
This lovely read-aloud for ages newborn to 5 takes children on a journey steeped in the magical wonder of the moon and its Creator. A young girl travels from the city to the country, describing phases and aspects of the moonlight with a heartfelt understanding of beauty. “God put it there for all to see, but especially because He loves me.” Jean Schoonover- Egolf’s watercolor illustrations delight on this journey of simple faith and family life.
Excerpt:
At harvest time, it can look huge, orange, and glowing. Clouds chase each other across the light of the moon, making patterns. What do YOU see?
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Bio:
Erin Broestl is a wife, mother to eight beautiful children, and author. She is also the editor-in-chief of Perpetual Light Publishing, a new Catholic venture that brings together the best writers, editors, and graphic designers. Erin has contributed to the Catholic Textbook Project, the Peanut Butter & Grace blog, and the Diplomatic Corps department of Envoy Magazine. God Made the Moonlight is her first book. In between toddler messes, she enjoys reading, skiing, and swimming. Her articles and book reviews can be found at eighthobbits.com.
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Cuddle up with your child, and enjoy this book that has been compared to “Goodnight, Moon.” A girl’s journey to her grandparents’ house gives her the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of God’s creation of moonlight, and the nearness of His presence. amzn.com/dp/1733493549
Michael Fraley
Michael Fraley has been editing and posting the CWG Book Blast since 2016. He's adapted the Arthurian portion of Geoffrey of Monmouth's “Histories of the Kings of Britain” to the comic page, has worked in book illustration, graphic design, and has also served as a newspaper columnist. In 2019 the story of his conversion to Catholicism was told in Nancy Ward's book Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story. His primary area of study is in the Jewish roots of the Church, with an emphasis on the Gospel of Matthew and the Epistle of James. He holds a MA in theology from St. Joseph's College of Maine and a BFA in fine art from Indiana University. He can be reached at michael@michaelfraley.com