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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1968 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky
By Blair Lent
Sun and Moon's home overflows with water guests, forcing a celestial move.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 869 ratings
32 pages· 376 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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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
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At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 376
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 570L
The author
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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
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