The Cow Tripped Over the Moon: A Successful Children's Literature

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The Cow tripped over the Moon is one of the best-selling literature in Australia. The
reason becomes clear once we take a look at the book and read it. There are many aspects that
has made the book successful. Let’s address each one of them one by one:
Design
For children literature the cover and internal design of the book is integral to make it a
success. The design has been done by the famous Laura Wood. The way she has designed the
characters are spectacular. They are funny, catchy and stylish. The whole presentation of the
book is colorful and the text in the pages are well distributed. Abundance of illustrations
makes it appealing to the children that it is intended for.
Literature and plot
Now, let’s talk about the most important aspect of any book, the literature and its plot
and context. The poem has its context in an age old rhyme. The author here, has taken the
outline and enhanced it to a story that is both inspirational and educational. The trial and error
method followed by the Cow, projects the importance of perseverance and patience. The
author, John Wilson has dedicated the book to his 4 year old son, who is suffering from
cerebral Palsy. The struggle that he goes through every day has given him the inspiration to
write the text. The book also will teach the toddlers the importance of friendship and how a
little support and inspiration from our friends and close ones can lead us to new heights of
success. A seemingly impossible feat of jumping over the moon was achieved finally with the
help of the Cow’s friends. It will give the children the courage to dream and hope. The plot is
simple yet engaging, funny yet educational, thus making it a perfect piece for children read.