Many Moons
No. of pages 48
Published: 1998
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"Many Moons" by James Thurber is a whimsical tale about a young princess who falls ill and declares that she wants the moon as a cure. The king, desperate to please his daughter, instructs his advisors to retrieve the moon. Their attempts become increasingly absurd, involving complex plans and the expertise of various characters. Throughout the story, themes of imagination, the nature of authority, and the impracticality of certain desires are explored with humor and charm. Ultimately, the story reveals the simplicity of joy and the power of creativity in problem-solving. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Turtleback Books .
Marc Simont has illustrated children's books since 1939. He won the Caldecott Medal for 'A Tree is Nice'. He lives in West Cornwall, Connecticut, with his wife, Sara. James Thurber (1894-1961), one of America's most renowned humorists, was a staff writer and regular contributor to the New Yorker, where his short stories, essays, and cartoons were published for over 30 years. He wrote several books for children.