Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
The Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me runs 32 pages and is a 2026 edition, per Little Simon. The 40th Anniversary board book edition of Eric Carle's moon story, 32 pages, listed for ages 2 to 5.
- 2-5 yearsAge
- 32Pages
- boardFormat
- Eric CarleAuthor
How the Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me stacks up
Against the 138 board books we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the typical range for board books (16 to 30).
Above the typical range for board books (2011 to 2023).
Above the typical range for board books ($7.99 to $9.99).
What sets the Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me apart
Measured against the 138 board books we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Little Simon You're My Little Star: A Touch-and-Feel BookNext to it, the Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me is 18 more pages; 1 years newer.
- Little Simon You're My Little BabyNext to it, the Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me is 18 more pages; 6 years newer; $5 more.
- World of Eric Carle Mister SeahorseNext to it, the Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me is 32 fewer pages; 15 years newer.
Book at a glance
| Format | board |
|---|---|
| Pages | 32 (other board books here: 8 to 120) |
| Edition year | 2026 |
| How it reads | Pages extend outward and upward as the story unfolds. |
| Age label | 2-5 years |
What it's about, per the publisher
Monica wants to play with the moon, cannot reach it, and asks her father to get it for her.
Listed features
- Board format listed
- Stated age range
Worth checking
- Listed publication date is in April 2026
Where to buy the Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
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Full specs
| Little Simon Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me | |
|---|---|
| Type | Board book |
| List price | $12.99 |
| Author | Eric Carle |
| Publisher | Little Simon |
| Format | board |
| ISBN-13 | 9781665990493 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Age (publisher) | 2-5 years |
| Edition year | 2026 |
| Also in this line | 40th Anniversary Edition |
More board books
- Little SimonYou're My Little Star: A Touch-and-Feel Book14 pages2025 edition
- Little SimonYou're My Little Baby$714 pages$7.99
- World of Eric CarleMister Seahorse$1064 pages$10.99
- World of Eric CarleThe Very Hungry Caterpillar26 pages1994 edition
- HarperCollinsFrom Head to Toe28 pages1999 edition
- World of Eric CarleThe Very Busy Spider1995 edition
- HarperFestivalThe Grouchy Ladybug44 pages1999 edition
- HarperFestivalThe Mixed-Up Chameleon32 pages1998 edition
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me: questions answered
From Little Simon's published specs, last checked 2026-11-05.
What age is Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me for?
The publisher lists "2-5 years". Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What is the ISBN of this edition?
9781665990493, the board edition, 32 pages. Other editions (paperback, hardcover, lap size) have different ISBNs.
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Where these specs come from
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