Why the Sun & Moon Live in the Sky
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1995 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Why the Sun & Moon Live in the Sky

Written and illustrated by Niki Daly

Sun and Moon's earthly harmony is disrupted by an unexpected guest: the Sea.

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32 pages· 605 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~600L
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Bookroo's summary

In a whimsical retelling of an Ibibio creation myth, Sun and Moon once shared the earth in harmony. But when the exuberant Sun invites the boundless Sea to visit, their world is turned upside down. What happens when the Sea's endless waves threaten to engulf everything? Discover a tale of cosmic balance, humor, and unexpected consequences.

From the publisher

There was once a time when Sun and Moon lived on the earth–but that was before the rapturous Sun invited the never-ending Sea to visit in this playful version of an eastern Nigerian (Ibibio) creation myth. “This delightful story is outfitted in humor, a mock seriousness, and drama….A wondrous and alluring work.”–Kirkus Reviews.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1995)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
605
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~600L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
48552
Publication
Published
May 17, 1995
First published
May 1, 1995
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688133313

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