Why the Sky Is Far Away
Why the Sky Is Far Away

Why the Sky Is Far Away

Written by Mary-Joan Gerson & illustrated by Carla Golembe
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5 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
29
Words per page
AD800L
Lexile measure
Sep 1, 1992
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A cautionary African tale explains how people’s greed and disrespect for the earth and sky has made harvesting food more difficult than it used to be.

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    Author
    Mary-Joan Gerson

    Mary-Joan Gerson has written five books for children. She was inspired to write this story after spending time in Nigeria with the Peace Corps. Mary travels extensively to explore different cultures and discover new ways to see the world, and enjoys sharing that experience with children and adults through her books.

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    Carla Golembe

    Carla Golembe is an award-winning illustrator, artist, author, and teacher. Her artwork, in a wide range of mediums including acrylic on paper and canvas, gouache, and monotype, has been featured at galleries across the country.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780316308526
Publication Date
September 1, 1992
Publisher
Joy st Books
Original Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Page Count
32
Words Per Page
29
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
5 - 8 years
Lexile® Level
AD800L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~S
ATOS® Book Level
4.5
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
7650
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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