Rabbit and the Moon (Aladdin Picture Books) - Softcover

Wood, Douglas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0689843046 ISBN 13: 9780689843044

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2001

Synopsis

Introduces young readers to the Cree legend about the rabbit who wished he could travel to the moon, the crane who offered to help him, and their great adventure that followed. Reprint.

About this title

About the Author:

Douglas Wood is the author of A Quiet Place as well as the New York Times bestselling Can’t Do series. His books Old Turtle and Old Turtle and the Broken Truth were both international bestsellers. He lives in a cabin in the woods of Minnesota. A studied naturalist, Douglas shares his knowledge of nature as a wilderness guide. Visit him at DouglasWood.com.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 4AThis pourquoi tale is an adaptation of a Cree legend. Rabbit had a strong desire to go to the moon. He could not jump far enough and none of the birds would agree to fly him there. Finally, Crane saw Rabbit's disappointment and decided to take him. In the flight, Rabbit held on to Brother Crane's legs, stretching them into the long legs that cranes have today. Rabbit's bloody paw touched the Crane's head, which gave him his characteristic red headdress. This satisfying story gradually builds suspense as Rabbit tries to achieve his dream. Crane's role adds a theme of brotherly support and helpfulness. Although the storytelling is good, its authenticity as a Cree legend is not documented. The only source cited by the author is Natalia M. Belting's The Long-Tailed Bear and Other Indian Legends (Bobbs-Merrill, 1961), a children's book also without documented sources. The watercolor paintings of the nighttime scenes evoke a quiet, dreamy, bedtime mood, which is in contrast to the active plot. Rabbit and the moon are illustrated with human emotions while the great and small birds are painted with attention to naturalistic detail. Most of the paintings are framed in half-page spreads with facing text. No attempt has been made to incorporate motifs from traditional Cree art. An uneven offering.AAdele Greenlee, Bethel College, St. Paul, MN
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About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0689843046
• ISBN 13: 9780689843044
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Baker Leslie