Mooncake
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1983 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Mooncake

Written and illustrated by Frank Asch

Book #3 in the Moonbear series

A bear's curiosity leads to a moonlit adventure.

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32 pages· 544 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD540L
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Bookroo's summary

Moonbear's curiosity about the moon's taste sparks an extraordinary journey with Little Bird. As they venture to the moon and back, will they discover the answer to Moonbear's whimsical question? This delightful tale of friendship and exploration invites readers to dream big and wonder about the universe's mysteries. Join Moonbear on his quest and see where imagination can take you.

From the publisher

Blast to the moon and back with best friends Moonbear and Little Bird in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. One night while watching the moon, Moonbear turns to Little Bird and asks, “I wonder what the moon tastes like?” The ever-curious Moonbear begins a quest that ends up taking him all the way to the moon and back again. This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
544
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
68255
Publication
Published
March 4, 2014
First published
January 1, 1983
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442494039
LCCN
88-6571

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