Magical realistic works enable the child to get to know the world by making use of dreams, rich imagination and magic. In particular, the works of literature in which magical realism and fantasy are used in solving problems appear more frequently now. Because children's interests are close to the imaginary. In this context, magical realist books attract the attention of children. In this study, the magical realist elements in David Almond's book "The Boy Climbing to the Moon" were tried to be determined. In the study, document analysis method was used to collect the data and content analysis was used to analyze the data. Real and unreal elements are used together in the work. The author, who took both worlds to his work for the solution of the problems, did not give the message he wanted to give only in the real world, but also used the imaginary elements suitable for the worlds of children. In this context, it has been determined that the book has a magical realist narrative. As a magical realist children's novel, "The Boy Climbing to the Moon" helps children get to know the world and make connections between their imaginary worlds and the realities of adult life.