Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky
No. of pages 32
Published: 1990
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"Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky" by Elphinstone Dayrell is a captivating African folktale that explores the origins of the sun and the moon's relationship with the Earth. In this enchanting story, the Sun and the Moon live on Earth, where they are invited to a feast by a local river. However, the Sun's fierce heat and the Moon's coolness create problems for the Earth and its inhabitants. Ultimately, they decide to reside in the sky, ensuring a balance of light and darkness for the world below. This tale beautifully conveys themes of harmony and natural order. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 1990 by Houghton Mifflin .
Blair Lent (1930-2009) received the Caldecott Medal for The Funny Little Woman , and three Caldecott Honors.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Caldecott Award
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.