The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon: The True Story of Alan Bean by Dean Robbins, Sean Rubin
Published by Orchard Books on May 28th 2019
ISBN: 1338259539
Pages: 40
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Alan Bean was the 4th person in history to walk on the moon.  His experience touched him so, he decided to paint the feeling of being in space.  His impressionist takes on actual experiences and photos became well-known and have been featured in galleries.  The author worked directly with Bean before his passing on this book. The colors used in the illustrations mirrors Bean’s art.  Detailed back matter includes a brief biography of Bean, examples of his paintings, a brief history of space exploration, and a bibliography.  Recommended for ages 4-8.

Reviewed by Kara Reiman, Maine State Library