In Every Moon There is a Face

{"hero_section": {"headline": "Look and Listen With Your Heart", "subheadline": "Discover the boundless worlds hidden within the simplest moments of your child's imagination."}, "the_vision": {"quote": "This is a story that words cannot tell, so be sure to look and listen with your heart.", "context": "This narrative emphasizes the importance of non-verbal communication and deep emotional connection over literal understanding. It encourages parents to validate the rich, internal landscapes their children inhabit every day."}, "therapeutic_guide": {"title": "For Cultivating Wonder and Connection", "core_utility": "Fosters recursive thinking and the recognition of infinite potential within small things.", "conversation_starters": ["If you could keep one thing inside a star, what would it be?", "What kind of cloud would you need to hide underneath a quilt of light?", "What color is your favorite daydream, and what shape is it?"]}, "visual_style_guide": {"mood_board": "Surreal, Intricate, Luminous", "color_palette": ["#FFD700", "#191970", "#F0F8FF"], "art_direction": "Highly detailed, layered illustrations reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts, where objects seamlessly transform into the next element in the sequence (e.g., lace texture subtly becoming sea waves)."}, "social_share": {"instagram": "From a Moon to a Child, from a Kite to a Star\u2014this book reminds us that magic is nested inside everything. Time to look closely. \u2728 #ListenWithYourHeart", "hashtags": ["#ChildrensBooks", "#ImaginativePlay", "#CodexSquarespace", "#HeartConnection"]}, "reviews_and_awards": {"reader_praise": ["About the author Charles Mathes has forged a unique career in three notoriously difficult industries: publishing, theatre, and art. After a long run heading Rodgers & Hammerstein's play publishing and licensing company, Charles became director of the internationally known Jane Kahan Gallery in New York City. He is now an independent art appraiser and consultant. Mathes's non-fiction works include THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA: A STATE BY STATE CELEBRATION (1990) and TREASURES OF AMERICAN MUSEUMS (1991). He is also the author of a series of art and antiques-related mystery novels: THE GIRL WITH THE PHONY NAME (1992), THE GIRL WHO REMEMBERED SNOW (1996), THE GIRL AT THE END OF THE LINE (1999), and THE GIRL IN THE FACE OF THE CLOCK (2001). He is married to Arlene Graston, an artist and writer. Their 2003 collaboration, IN EVERY MOON THERE IS A FACE, was awarded the Gold Medal for Best Children's Picture Book of the Year by Foreword Magazine. About the author ARLENE GRASTON was born in Reims, France, to an American father and French mother giving her a dual nationality. She began her career with the haute couture house of Nina Ricci in Paris, where she apprenticed as a fashion designer and later designed jewelry. In her early twenties Arlene came to America where she established her own graphic design studio. Her commercial work appeared in numerous national publications including VOGUE, HARPER'S BAZAAR, WWD, and THE NEW YORK TIMES. She also designed the posters for the original Broadway productions of BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR and EUBIE! among others. However, as her success in the commercial world spiraled higher, Arlene, an entirely self-taught artist, found herself more and more drawn to the magical images that have pervaded her heart, mind and soul since childhood. In recent years she turned away from the design work to concentrate entirely on her own art.Arlene's books include SPECIAL FRIENDS (Bantam), THUMBELINA (Doubleday) and IN EVERY MOON THERE IS A FACE (Illumination Arts), which won Foreword Magazine's Gold Medal for Best Children's Picture Book of the Year and was a finalist for the Independent Publisher Book Awards. Her artwork has been exhibited in New York and London by the Jane Kahan Gallery. She is now represented by Visibles, Inc. (nyvisibles.com). Arlene Graston lives with her husband in New York City. She may be contacted through her website: arlenegraston.com. Customers find the book's art beautiful. They appreciate the poetry, with one customer noting that the text and words are simply divine. Generated from the text of customer reviews Select to learn more Beauty(6) Poetry quality(4) Top reviews from the United States Naturalness", "(21) 4.4 on Goodreads 39 ratings This elegant book began with the simple words of a poet, which inspired an artist s vision, a moon, a face, a child. The face in that moon draws us into a wondrous journey beyond the bounds of time and space, an experience that grows deeper and more magical with each reading as we connect with our creative selves. Arlene Graston's spell-binding paintings flow perfectly with Charles Mathes's gentle lyrics, inviting us to embark on a voyage of discovery and delight. Editorial Reviews About the Author Charles earned his M.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon University as a Schubert Fellow of Playwriting. He began his eclectic career as a magician\u0092s assistant, has worked as an editor, headed a multi-million-dollar company, appraised antiques and now manages a prominent art gallery. Charles\u0092s humor and uniue outlook are reflected in his books, which include an acclaimed series of mystery novels.Arlene Graston is an entirely self-taught artist. Born in Reims, France, she apprenticed with Nina Ricci in Paris, becoming a fashion and jewelry designer. At age 22, Arlene immigrated to America where she has created everything from Broadway show posters to ads for Vogue and The New York Times to television shows. Besides painting and writing, she produces limited-edition art prints of her work. The beauty and simplicity of Charles\u0092s poem enabled Arlene to paint this book from her heart, taking her beloved brown Chihuahua, Mimi, along on the journey.Charles Mathes and Arlene Graston are married to one another and make their home in New York City. Product details Publisher \u200f : \u200e Illumination Arts Publishing Company Publication date \u200f : \u200e June 1, 2003 Language \u200f : \u200e English Print length \u200f : \u200e 32 pages ISBN-10 \u200f : \u200e 0970190743 ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-0970190741 Item Weight \u200f : \u200e 6.4 ounces Reading age \u200f : \u200e 5 - 6 years Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 11 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches Best Sellers Rank: #3,337,018 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4,945 in Children's Short Story Collections Customer Reviews: 4.9", "Utterly Magical This book is pure enchantment. Arlene Graston's paintings are breathtakingly beautiful, and their whimsy, rich colors, and fascinating details make this a work of sheer delight. In fact, along with everyone else who sees this book, I can honestly say that it is the most beautiful book I've ever seen in my life. I can see how these stunning images and the accompanying poem by Charles Mathes work together to create verbal and visual associations designed to stimulate children's own imaginations. But there's more: About halfway through, it dawned on me that this is clearly more than just a beautiful picture book. As I followed the little girl on her dream-like adventure, I started to realize the book's unspoken message. Every image finds a new way to show that the universe in which we live is nurturing, creative, abundant, and loving. In fact, the pictures are so vivid that I could almost feel the child's wonder and joy of discovery. When I finally set the book down, I made a list of the messages that I found in these pages. Here are just a few: You are perfect, just as you are. There are no limits to your gifts. You are not alone. You have nothing to fear. Love surrounds you. Your birthright is joy . . . . In a world saturated with limiting thoughts, these are wonderful messages to share with a child. For those whose hearts are open -- children and grownups alike -- this book is a doorway into the realm of infinite possibility, where dreams come true, magic is real, and the universe is filled with love. I can't think of a better gift to share with anyone. Nancy Vela"], "editorial_reviews": [""]}, "author_bio": "Charles earned his M.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon University as a Schubert Fellow of Playwriting. He began his eclectic career as a magician\u0092s assistant, has worked as an editor, headed a multi-million-dollar company, appraised antiques and now manages a prominent art gallery.\nCharles\u0092s humor and uniue outlook are reflected in his books, which include an acclaimed series of mystery novels.Arlene Graston is an entirely self-taught artist. Born in Reims, France, she apprenticed with Nina Ricci in Paris, becoming a fashion and jewelry designer. At age 22, Arlene immigrated to America where she has created everything from Broadway show posters to ads for Vogue and The New York Times to television shows. Besides painting and writing, she produces limited-edition art prints of her work.\n\nThe beauty and simplicity of Charles\u0092s poem enabled Arlene to paint this book from her heart, taking her beloved brown Chihuahua, Mimi, along on the journey.Charles Mathes and Arlene Graston are married to one another and make their home in New York City.", "product_specs": {}, "general_audience_layer": {"narrative": "This elegant book began with the simple words of a poet, which inspired an artist's vision, a moon, a face, a child. The face in that moon draws us into a wondrous journey beyond the bounds of time and space, an experience that grows deeper and more magical with each reading as we connect with our creative selves. Arlene Graston's spell-binding paintings flow perfectly with Charles Mathes's gentle lyrics, inviting us to embark on a voyage of discovery and delight."}}

This elegant book began with the simple words of a poet, which inspired an artist's vision, a moon, a face, a child. The face in that moon draws us into a wondrous journey beyond the bounds of time and space, an experience that grows deeper and more magical with each reading as we connect with our creative selves. Arlene Graston's spell-binding paintings flow perfectly with Charles Mathes's gentle lyrics, inviting us to embark on a voyage of discovery and delight.