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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.
3.2/5 Goodreads · 51 ratings
32 pages· 605 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 605
- Reading age
- 3–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~600L
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The fine print
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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