Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky
Sale price
$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1968 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky

Written by Blair Lent

Sun and Moon's home overflows with water guests, forcing a celestial move.

3.9 Goodreads · 871 ratings
32 pages· 376 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 570L
$9.99Save 4%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Sun and Moon's earthly abode welcomes the water people, but their overwhelming numbers drive the celestial couple to seek refuge in the sky. How will they adapt to their new home? Discover this enchanting tale of hospitality and transformation.

From the publisher

Sun and his wife, the moon, lived on Earth and built a large house so that the water people could visit. But so many poured in that they were forced to move to the sky. “An African folktale is interpreted with originality and harmony.” – Booklist

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1969)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
376
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
The author

More from Blair Lent

Explore Blair's bookshelf
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
29778
Publication
Published
April 30, 1990
First published
January 1, 1968
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395539637
LCCN
68014293
OCLC
256483

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.