Sun and Moon
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Sun and Moon

By Lindsey Yankey

Moon considers trading places with Sun, but will he find beauty in the night instead?

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Moon longs to swap places with Sun, tired of the darkness. Sun agrees, but first, Moon must explore the night. As Moon journeys through the shadows, he encounters foxes hunting, children dreaming, and fireflies dancing. Will these enchanting scenes change his mind, or will he still yearn for the Sun's light? Discover a tale of wonder and appreciation as Moon learns to see the beauty in his own realm.

From the publisher

Sun and Moon have always held their own places in the sky, but after a lifetime of darkness Moon wants to trade. Sun agrees, but only if first Moon takes a careful look at his night, before making his final decision. Follow Moon as he travels through the dark discovering enchanting animals and scenes unique to the nighttime, foxes hunting, children dreaming, lamplighters, and fireflies. Will Moon still wish to change places in the sky? Or will he realize the beauty of what he already has? Fine details amidst bright bold mixed-media illustrations will capture readers of all ages in this story of discovery and appreciation.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD700L
Themes & topics
Books about the environmentBooks about the moonBooks about the sunBooks about nightBooks about science and nature
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
April 15, 2015
First published
February 20, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781927018606

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