Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festivalwith a luminous read-aloud about the joys of family, sharing stories, and keeping tradition alive across generations.
“See that, Mama? See the rabbit?” I say, spotting the shadows on the moon’s face. “Yes, my precious. It’s Chang’e the Moon Goddess coming out to play. Some people say she’s the rabbit in the moon.”
Families and neighbors gather to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together. Soon Meifung and her family will join them, holding paper lanterns and moving like a gleeful parade of fireflies. But first, Meifung asks her mother to tell her, once more, the story behind the Mid-Autumn Festival—the story of Chang’e and the moon rabbit. It is a tale of nine scorching suns, a brave archer, an ancient queen, an elixir of life, and a doomed love. The beautifully told legend of Chang’e and the moon rabbit is perfectly paired with art steeped in tradition and layered symbolism to make an ultimate gift book for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Eva Wong Nava writes stories that explore identity, culture, and belonging, including an award-winning middle-grade novel and several picture books. Among them is Dancing Dumplings for My One and Only, illustrated by Natelle Quek. Eva Wong Nava has been a speaker at the Asian Festival of Children’s Content on writing about diversity and representing marginalized voices, and she teaches the art of picture book writing at Picture Book Matters. She grew up in Southeast Asia and now lives in London.
Jason Chuang is an award-winning graphic novelist and illustrator. This is his Candlewick debut. He splits his time between Taiwan and the UK.
This beautiful book melds a clearly written tale with intricate digital illustrations that mimic traditional Chinese paintings, scrolls, and stamp art. It would make a great entry point into mythology units, and a terrific read-aloud. A beautiful, necessary addition to collections. —School Library Journal
Delicate digital art in full-bleed spreads and framed vignettes against gradient white spaces complement this gentle version of the Chinese myth of the Moon Goddess. —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
[A] serenely told story. . . . Chuang’s accompanying artwork is a colorful blend of traditional Chinese and modern styles, depicting lush and magical scenes befitting the grand legend. —Kirkus Reviews
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festivalwith a luminous read-aloud about the joys of family, sharing stories, and keeping tradition alive across generations.
“See that, Mama? See the rabbit?” I say, spotting the shadows on the moon’s face. “Yes, my precious. It’s Chang’e the Moon Goddess coming out to play. Some people say she’s the rabbit in the moon.”
Families and neighbors gather to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together. Soon Meifung and her family will join them, holding paper lanterns and moving like a gleeful parade of fireflies. But first, Meifung asks her mother to tell her, once more, the story behind the Mid-Autumn Festival—the story of Chang’e and the moon rabbit. It is a tale of nine scorching suns, a brave archer, an ancient queen, an elixir of life, and a doomed love. The beautifully told legend of Chang’e and the moon rabbit is perfectly paired with art steeped in tradition and layered symbolism to make an ultimate gift book for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Creators
Eva Wong Nava writes stories that explore identity, culture, and belonging, including an award-winning middle-grade novel and several picture books. Among them is Dancing Dumplings for My One and Only, illustrated by Natelle Quek. Eva Wong Nava has been a speaker at the Asian Festival of Children’s Content on writing about diversity and representing marginalized voices, and she teaches the art of picture book writing at Picture Book Matters. She grew up in Southeast Asia and now lives in London.
Jason Chuang is an award-winning graphic novelist and illustrator. This is his Candlewick debut. He splits his time between Taiwan and the UK.
This beautiful book melds a clearly written tale with intricate digital illustrations that mimic traditional Chinese paintings, scrolls, and stamp art. It would make a great entry point into mythology units, and a terrific read-aloud. A beautiful, necessary addition to collections. —School Library Journal
Delicate digital art in full-bleed spreads and framed vignettes against gradient white spaces complement this gentle version of the Chinese myth of the Moon Goddess. —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
[A] serenely told story. . . . Chuang’s accompanying artwork is a colorful blend of traditional Chinese and modern styles, depicting lush and magical scenes befitting the grand legend. —Kirkus Reviews
