By Christina Matula, Pearl Law (author)
"This colourful story is perfect for autumn evenings"
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This lovely picture book tells a folktale from China and captures too the pleasures of a family gathering, and the importance of spending time together. Its little girl narrator is excited – it’s the night of the mid-Autumn Festival feast and her grandparents are coming round to celebrate.
Her favourite part of the meal are the special mooncakes, ‘as small as my hand and as round as the moon’. They are decorated with the image of a beautiful lady and her grandmother tells them the story of Chang’e, the Lady in the Moon. It is a tale of courage, love and self-sacrifice, one to light up an autumn evening.
As the book concludes, the little girl knows exactly what wish she will make for the coming year: like the lady in the moon, she wishes to be kind of heart and wise of mind. The story will be new to most readers in this country and, with a message of thanksgiving and unity and its insight into another culture, is a great one to share as we enjoy the autumn. There’s even a recipe for the delicious sounding mooncakes too.
Two sisters and their grandmother celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, a popular Chinese holiday. Their favourite part? Mooncakes, of course—along with Ah-ma's story of the ancient Chinese tale of Hou Yi, a brave young archer, and his wife, Chang'e.
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A long, long time ago, Hou Yi rescued the earth from the heat of ten suns. The Immortals rewarded him with a magic potion that could let him live in the sky with them forever. But when a thief tries to steal the potion, Chang’e must protect it. How can she keep the precious potion safe from the thief’s evil intentions? The sisters are mesmerized by Ah-ma's retelling and the fact that the very mooncakes they enjoy each holiday are a symbol of this legend's bravest soul.
Vivid, colourful illustrations illuminate the pages - capturing the imagination of parents and children alike - inviting readers to gaze at the cornflower blue evening and find Chang’e, the Spirit and Lady in the Moon.
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Two sisters and their grandmother celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, a popular Chinese holiday. Their favourite part?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Shadow in the Moon and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Shadow in the Moon features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Mystery / Mythology, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, World Religions, Traditional Tales, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Shadow in the Moon was written by Christina Matula, Pearl Law and published by Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Shadow in the Moon has 32 pages
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