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Matula, Christina

The Shadow in the Moon: A Tale of the Mid-Autumn Festival

32 pp. | Charlesbridge | July, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-1-58089-746-4 $16.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-63289-563-9
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Pearl Law. Ah-ma (grandma) tells her granddaughters the story of Chang'e, the Spirit and Lady in the Moon, as the family gathers to give thanks and celebrate home and family. Digital illustrations utilize vibrant colors and precise line work to bring both the realistic and folktale settings to life. Back matter includes an author's note about the Mid-Autumn Festival and a mooncake recipe.
Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester

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