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The Moon Lady
A magical night when secret wishes can come true
On a rainy afternoon, three sisters wish for the rain to stoop, wish they could play in the puddles, wish for something, anything, to do. So Ying-Ying, their grandmother, tells them a tale from long ago. On the night of the Moon Festival, when Ying-ying was a little girl, she encountered the Moon Lady, who grants the secret wishes of those who ask, and learned from her that the best wishes are those you can make come true yourself. This haunting tale, adapted from Amy Tan's best-seller The Joy Luck Club and enhanced by Gretchen Schields's rich, meticulously detailed art, is a book for all to treasure.
On a rainy afternoon, three sisters wish for the rain to stoop, wish they could play in the puddles, wish for something, anything, to do. So Ying-Ying, their grandmother, tells them a tale from long ago. On the night of the Moon Festival, when Ying-ying was a little girl, she encountered the Moon Lady, who grants the secret wishes of those who ask, and learned from her that the best wishes are those you can make come true yourself. This haunting tale, adapted from Amy Tan's best-seller The Joy Luck Club and enhanced by Gretchen Schields's rich, meticulously detailed art, is a book for all to treasure.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1992
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Amy Tan
99 books11.2k followersAmy Tan (Chinese: 譚恩美; pinyin: Tán Ēnměi; born February 19, 1952) is an American writer whose novels include The Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen God’s Wife, The Hundred Secret Senses, The Bonesetter’s Daughter, Saving Fish From Drowing, and The Valley of Amazement. She is the author of two memoirs, The Opposite of Fate and Where the Past Begins. Her two children’s books are The Chinese Siamese Cat and The Moon Lady. She is also the co-screenwriter of the film adaptation of The Joy Luck, the librettist of the opera The Bonesetter’s Daughter, and the creative consultant to the PBS animated series Sagwa the Chinese Chinese Cat.
Tan is an instructor with MasterClass on writing, memory and imagination. She is featured in the American Masters documentary Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir. She was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters and recently received the National Humanities Medal. She serves on the board of American Bird Conservancy.
Her forthcoming book The Backyard Bird Chronicles began as a journal in 2016, when she turned to nature for calm. She also began taking drawing classes with John Muir Laws (The Laws Guide to Nature Journaling and Drawing, and The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds). During the pandemic shutdown, she drew birds only in her backyard, documenting behaviors she found puzzling. Over time she identified 64 species of birds that have visited her backyard in Marin County. By 2022, she had more than nine journals of sketches and notes, which her editor at Knopf suggested she publish. The book, which will be released in April 2024, has already received high praise:
“Much of great writing comes from great interest, and in The Backyard Bird Chronicles, Amy Tan shows us how the world fascinates her, especially the birds. The result is both unexpected and spectacular.”
—Ann Patchett, author of These Precious Days
“What an enchanting and illuminating book! How lucky for us that Amy Tan has turned her genius, her deep empathy and insight, her keen eye for what is telling, to birds. Every page of these chronicles radiates warm curiosity, wonder, and delight.”
—Jennifer Ackerman, The Genius of Birds
“This is one of the most infectious and convincing books about nature I’ve read. For the bird-watcher, the would-be bird-watcher, or for the bird-watching skeptic, this offers great delight and unexpected intrigue. Through Tan’s ecstatic eyes, what could be a dry treatise on ornithological happenings becomes something far more fun and much more profound. It’s really a book about seeing.”
—Dave Eggers, author of Ungrateful Mammals
“Anybody even mildly interested in birds, or thinking about getting interested in birds (which are, after all, the indicator genus for the health of the planet), will want this book perched on their shelf, if only for the gift of Amy Tan’s eye and the example she gives us of how to pay attention. What a treasure.”
—Robert Hass, Pulitzer Prize-Winning author of Summer Snow: New Poems
“Backyard Bird Chronicles is fun reading. It shows how we can become engaged emotionally, literally and artistically with the natural world—to joyfully learn about the most accessible and yet wild animals, the often rare and beautiful birds that choose to come and live near and sometimes with us.”
—Bernd Heinrich, author of Mind of the Raven
“With this book as your guide, embark into the bird world Amy Tan. This is an intimate view, a sort-of love affair with the birds and their behavior, that Amy has come to know over several years. Within the leafy universe of her own backyard, she has quietly beheld, patiently observed, and taken in-depth notations of an extensive array of bird species. In colorful detail, she describes various bird’s behavior, while capturing their beauty in exquisitely rendered illustrations. Species include fearsome predators and watchful prey, long distance migrants and hometown residents. Through her unique insight and gift as an author and
Tan is an instructor with MasterClass on writing, memory and imagination. She is featured in the American Masters documentary Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir. She was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters and recently received the National Humanities Medal. She serves on the board of American Bird Conservancy.
Her forthcoming book The Backyard Bird Chronicles began as a journal in 2016, when she turned to nature for calm. She also began taking drawing classes with John Muir Laws (The Laws Guide to Nature Journaling and Drawing, and The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds). During the pandemic shutdown, she drew birds only in her backyard, documenting behaviors she found puzzling. Over time she identified 64 species of birds that have visited her backyard in Marin County. By 2022, she had more than nine journals of sketches and notes, which her editor at Knopf suggested she publish. The book, which will be released in April 2024, has already received high praise:
“Much of great writing comes from great interest, and in The Backyard Bird Chronicles, Amy Tan shows us how the world fascinates her, especially the birds. The result is both unexpected and spectacular.”
—Ann Patchett, author of These Precious Days
“What an enchanting and illuminating book! How lucky for us that Amy Tan has turned her genius, her deep empathy and insight, her keen eye for what is telling, to birds. Every page of these chronicles radiates warm curiosity, wonder, and delight.”
—Jennifer Ackerman, The Genius of Birds
“This is one of the most infectious and convincing books about nature I’ve read. For the bird-watcher, the would-be bird-watcher, or for the bird-watching skeptic, this offers great delight and unexpected intrigue. Through Tan’s ecstatic eyes, what could be a dry treatise on ornithological happenings becomes something far more fun and much more profound. It’s really a book about seeing.”
—Dave Eggers, author of Ungrateful Mammals
“Anybody even mildly interested in birds, or thinking about getting interested in birds (which are, after all, the indicator genus for the health of the planet), will want this book perched on their shelf, if only for the gift of Amy Tan’s eye and the example she gives us of how to pay attention. What a treasure.”
—Robert Hass, Pulitzer Prize-Winning author of Summer Snow: New Poems
“Backyard Bird Chronicles is fun reading. It shows how we can become engaged emotionally, literally and artistically with the natural world—to joyfully learn about the most accessible and yet wild animals, the often rare and beautiful birds that choose to come and live near and sometimes with us.”
—Bernd Heinrich, author of Mind of the Raven
“With this book as your guide, embark into the bird world Amy Tan. This is an intimate view, a sort-of love affair with the birds and their behavior, that Amy has come to know over several years. Within the leafy universe of her own backyard, she has quietly beheld, patiently observed, and taken in-depth notations of an extensive array of bird species. In colorful detail, she describes various bird’s behavior, while capturing their beauty in exquisitely rendered illustrations. Species include fearsome predators and watchful prey, long distance migrants and hometown residents. Through her unique insight and gift as an author and
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September 14, 2020
After enjoying "The Hundred Secret Senses" in the second half, I collected Amy Tan's suite. Since China's broad-reaching food consumption can be unpleasant for animal equality mindsets, I need to let her writings simmer. Thus when I was surprised to come upon a children's story by her recently, I thought "The Moon Lady" made a great way to read along with her again. Knowing other worlds is as important as appreciating Canada's literature. She casts a glimpse through dual empathy: an American-Chinese. This 1992 tale is excerpted from Amy Tan's most famous novel, "The Joy Luck Club".
There were alas: fish scaled, eels, and worse; a roped bird diving for fish, which fishermen took. However, I gave this book quite a pass, allowing China's culture to be shared with me. Each illustration by Gretchen Schields is glorious and exquisite! Bright, glossy colours; intricate, exotic details framing every portrait. Clear, emotive expressions of faces and each page's moods, showcase Gretchen's gift for making elaborate impressions. Her style is foreign and unique but this grandeur is the level that all illustrated books should reach.
A modern Grandma (Nai-nai) tells her Granddaughters the story of getting lost as a seven year-old, on a boat celebrating a moon festival for her first time. I cannot relate to a nursemaid sleeping beside me and having authority to reprimand, like parents. Some little uncomfortable things like that and the text perhaps being too short to be compelling, had me settle at four stars. A scolded Ying-Ying falls from their cruise vessel. Although her wish to a legendary moon lady does return her family to her, this fable was anticlimactic for merely producing an encounter with a shabby actor. I was anticipating the enchantment of addressing the real lady. This is, however, an enjoyable snippet of culture.
There were alas: fish scaled, eels, and worse; a roped bird diving for fish, which fishermen took. However, I gave this book quite a pass, allowing China's culture to be shared with me. Each illustration by Gretchen Schields is glorious and exquisite! Bright, glossy colours; intricate, exotic details framing every portrait. Clear, emotive expressions of faces and each page's moods, showcase Gretchen's gift for making elaborate impressions. Her style is foreign and unique but this grandeur is the level that all illustrated books should reach.
A modern Grandma (Nai-nai) tells her Granddaughters the story of getting lost as a seven year-old, on a boat celebrating a moon festival for her first time. I cannot relate to a nursemaid sleeping beside me and having authority to reprimand, like parents. Some little uncomfortable things like that and the text perhaps being too short to be compelling, had me settle at four stars. A scolded Ying-Ying falls from their cruise vessel. Although her wish to a legendary moon lady does return her family to her, this fable was anticlimactic for merely producing an encounter with a shabby actor. I was anticipating the enchantment of addressing the real lady. This is, however, an enjoyable snippet of culture.
July 1, 2017
3.5 stars. Just a light, quiet, little story of a grandmother telling her grandchildren about an incident when she was quite young. Kind of sweet, but not in the "ow, my teeth hurt!" way.
February 21, 2018
A trip down memory lane serves a purpose to instill a lesson in the storyteller's grandchildren, pointing towards looking within for strength, self reliance, and ingenuity.
August 11, 2011
If you are a fan of Amy Tan & have kids, you'll love this book. Let me count the ways I love this book:
1. It teaches kids through storytelling how to deal with the age old complaint — "I'm bored. THere is nothing to do."
2. It shares cultural information, through description (like preparing dinner) and...
3. also through telling a story within a story, for example the Moon Festival.
4. I love how accurately children's emotions, thoughts are portrayed.
5. I love how I can practically smell, feel etc. like I'm present with the little girl...
6. I love that my kids new what it meant to be a Tiger, and knew what they were.
7. I love Gretchen Schield's illustrations.
8. and most of all I love the lesson about secret wishes...
There are probably so many more reasons I love this book that I just can't remember. Just give yourself time to read this book. It's not a quick before bed read. It is truly a book to sit down with your children to read together and talk about.
1. It teaches kids through storytelling how to deal with the age old complaint — "I'm bored. THere is nothing to do."
2. It shares cultural information, through description (like preparing dinner) and...
3. also through telling a story within a story, for example the Moon Festival.
4. I love how accurately children's emotions, thoughts are portrayed.
5. I love how I can practically smell, feel etc. like I'm present with the little girl...
6. I love that my kids new what it meant to be a Tiger, and knew what they were.
7. I love Gretchen Schield's illustrations.
8. and most of all I love the lesson about secret wishes...
There are probably so many more reasons I love this book that I just can't remember. Just give yourself time to read this book. It's not a quick before bed read. It is truly a book to sit down with your children to read together and talk about.
April 26, 2020
Nice tale with grandmother telling a story about making wishes and Chinese culture.
April 13, 2022
The illustrations were very bright and bright. The story was okay if I could I would probably rate this as three point five stars.
July 21, 2024
Nice story. Loved the illustration 😍😍.
November 11, 2024
Cute story
March 24, 2019
I love this book so much and it surprises me how underrated it is. Only years later did I find out it was originally a chapter in The Joy Luck Club. I can remember looking at it when I was about three, and always found the vivid illustrations hauntingly beautiful. I have the cassette tape that tells the story, but to get the whole reading experience, the gorgeous and colorful pictures are a must!
April 27, 2022
This book was a nice, quick read. I wish it had been a little longer, but most stories that grandmothers tell their grandchildren aren't that long.
February 3, 2015
A Chinese wonderful book about the traditions that associated with the Moon festival. Grandmother Ying Ying tells Maggie, Lily, and June the story of a long time ago night of the Moon Festival, when she encountered the Moon Lady, who grants the secret wishes of those who ask. Young Ying Ying will find that the best wishes are those we make them true by ourselves. The story is engaging and the illustrations are delightful and colorful and portrait the life of a Chinese family. It is a beautiful story for anyone who loves the mystery of Chinese folklore.
December 31, 2019
A cute little short story that is apparently from The Joyluck Club, but I don't remember it since it's been so long. I enjoyed listening to it, but I think it would have been much better with the illustrations. Still, it makes me want to go back and listen to The Joyluck Club since it's been so many years.
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September 17, 2020One of the Chinese classics we read repeatedly during my childhood. I had no idea at the time that Amy Tan had put this legend into writing. The illustrations are truly beautiful.
May 4, 2020
Read this with my 3 year old son today and he said he loved it and stayed enraptured the entire story. So definitely gets thumbs up from me!
November 20, 2017
The Moon Lady by Amy Tan is a story of three little girls who are wishing for the storm outside to go away for different reasons. Their grandmother overhears them and tells them the story of when she was younger and met the Chinese Moon Lady who granted anyone their secret wish. The young grandmother endures several mishaps and setbacks throughout the day. Finally, at the end she learns that the best wishes are those you can make come true yourself.
The major theme of this book is learning from your mistakes and actions. The young grandmother wishes for so many things throughout the day that only end up in getting herself in trouble or in unwanted situations. She eventually learns from all of her actions and understands that wishing for something to happen isn't as rewarding as making things happen.
Personally, this book seems like a very humorous way of teaching the major theme. All of the young grandmother's misfortunes are things children can relate to. I also thoroughly enjoyed the artwork of the book. The illustrations and colors made the story even more enriching to the cultural aspects of the book. This leads to my final reflection that the book is a very good "mirror/window" for students. It includes a few Chinese words that children can figure out the meaning to by context clues and it talks about an ethnic festival and legend.
I would recommend this book to teachers and parents of older elementary students because the book is a bit longer than most picture books, so younger children might not be able to read through it all. I would also recommend it for teachers and parents who want to bring more multicultural literature and influences into their children's lives.
The major theme of this book is learning from your mistakes and actions. The young grandmother wishes for so many things throughout the day that only end up in getting herself in trouble or in unwanted situations. She eventually learns from all of her actions and understands that wishing for something to happen isn't as rewarding as making things happen.
Personally, this book seems like a very humorous way of teaching the major theme. All of the young grandmother's misfortunes are things children can relate to. I also thoroughly enjoyed the artwork of the book. The illustrations and colors made the story even more enriching to the cultural aspects of the book. This leads to my final reflection that the book is a very good "mirror/window" for students. It includes a few Chinese words that children can figure out the meaning to by context clues and it talks about an ethnic festival and legend.
I would recommend this book to teachers and parents of older elementary students because the book is a bit longer than most picture books, so younger children might not be able to read through it all. I would also recommend it for teachers and parents who want to bring more multicultural literature and influences into their children's lives.
March 25, 2012
This is a fascinating, but somewhat lengthy tale about a grandmother telling a story about her youth to her grandchildren. I love the way that the story is told from the perspective of a very young girl, with all of the wonder and confusion of seeing something for the first time.
I think that for the intended audience, the story is a bit wordy and could lose the attention of younger children. But our girls really liked the story and we enjoyed looking at the gorgeously illustrated pictures as we read the tale.
I think that for the intended audience, the story is a bit wordy and could lose the attention of younger children. But our girls really liked the story and we enjoyed looking at the gorgeously illustrated pictures as we read the tale.
October 6, 2011
My mother told a different version of this story. However, the beautiful drawings make this a worthwhile part of the collection for my daughter.
August 30, 2017
LOVE this book!! I wasn't always sure what was going on as a young reader, but the story is exotic and the illustrations are detailed and absolutely beautiful! Highly recommended.
August 21, 2017
could have stared at the rich illustrations all day.
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June 25, 2019This is an excerpt written for children, from her novel, The Joy Luck Club. Our book circle read The Joy Luck Club and I discovered this book in our church library.
January 13, 2020
Delightful story
August 24, 2021
3.5 Stars
Over the past weekend, I watched author Amy Tan's Netflix Documentary: Unintended Memoir. The documentary focused on the family relationships (especially with her mother) that helped form her art. I had read none of Amy Tan's books before and the documentary gave me insight into how she became the writer that is beloved by readers worldwide. As a result, there were two books of her work I want to read and the children's book, The Moon Lady, was on the first on the list.
A grandmother tells her three granddaughters the story of getting lost as a seven-year-old on a boat celebrating a moon festival for her first time. Her adventures and connection to the Moon Lady capture her granddaughter's imaginations and they learn about the importance of how the shadow side of their personalities will come out and how dreams can come true if they are truly authentic desires.
The artwork by Gretchen Shields is colorful and captures the essence of the story. The Moon Lady provides a lesson in how children can understand their true natures and don't have to suppress the hidden side of their personalities. That is a valuable lesson for adults as well.
The Moon Lady is an excellent palate cleanser of a read after two heavy books like the The Autobiography of Malcolm X and Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?. Tan's book celebrates the importance of storytelling and how both children and adults can feed from it to enrich their souls. I'm looking forward to reading the The Kitchen God's Wife as my first Tan novel and hope she has the same spirit in that book as The Moon Lady.
Over the past weekend, I watched author Amy Tan's Netflix Documentary: Unintended Memoir. The documentary focused on the family relationships (especially with her mother) that helped form her art. I had read none of Amy Tan's books before and the documentary gave me insight into how she became the writer that is beloved by readers worldwide. As a result, there were two books of her work I want to read and the children's book, The Moon Lady, was on the first on the list.
A grandmother tells her three granddaughters the story of getting lost as a seven-year-old on a boat celebrating a moon festival for her first time. Her adventures and connection to the Moon Lady capture her granddaughter's imaginations and they learn about the importance of how the shadow side of their personalities will come out and how dreams can come true if they are truly authentic desires.
The artwork by Gretchen Shields is colorful and captures the essence of the story. The Moon Lady provides a lesson in how children can understand their true natures and don't have to suppress the hidden side of their personalities. That is a valuable lesson for adults as well.
The Moon Lady is an excellent palate cleanser of a read after two heavy books like the The Autobiography of Malcolm X and Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?. Tan's book celebrates the importance of storytelling and how both children and adults can feed from it to enrich their souls. I'm looking forward to reading the The Kitchen God's Wife as my first Tan novel and hope she has the same spirit in that book as The Moon Lady.
February 12, 2024
The Moon Lady is a touching tale written for children 6-9 years old. This story features Nai-Nai, the protagonist grandmother, sharing a story from her childhood with her granddaughters on a rainy day. The adventure would take them all the way back to China on the day that Nai-Nai was celebrating her meeting with the Moon Lady. A series of unfortunate events would cause Nai-Nai to become lost from her family. All on her own, she would navigate herself to the Moon Lady and then back to her family.
This story was one of adventure, overcoming difficulties and finally belief in ones self. While recounting her childhood adventure, Nai-Nai would reconnect with her younger self. This gave her an opportunity to enjoy her granddaughters in a more youthful way, almost like friends.
The illustrations in this book were vivid and moving. They took me to a far away place. I enjoyed the pacing in the story though, today, I can see where some may think it was a bit slow.
Overall enjoyable!
This story was one of adventure, overcoming difficulties and finally belief in ones self. While recounting her childhood adventure, Nai-Nai would reconnect with her younger self. This gave her an opportunity to enjoy her granddaughters in a more youthful way, almost like friends.
The illustrations in this book were vivid and moving. They took me to a far away place. I enjoyed the pacing in the story though, today, I can see where some may think it was a bit slow.
Overall enjoyable!
May 7, 2021
Finally a (possible) reason we keep our wish secret when we blow out candles - according to Nai-Nai's nursemaid in this story, a secret wish becomes only a selfish desire when spoken out loud.
"How I loved my shadow, this dark side of me that loved all the things no one else could see."
The best kind of wish is the kind you make true yourself.
And also the ones that become everyone's wish.
Long story. Main character is seven. Children listening to the framing story seem to be between 8 and 4. Beautiful illustrations. Read over a couple of sessions, so there will be time to think about, talk about, different bits.
For example, why was the actor a man? Why did Ying-Ying cover herself in eel blood? Why was Amah so scared of getting in trouble, but then left the girl unsupervised on the boat? Why did her rescuers not expect a reward?
"How I loved my shadow, this dark side of me that loved all the things no one else could see."
The best kind of wish is the kind you make true yourself.
And also the ones that become everyone's wish.
Long story. Main character is seven. Children listening to the framing story seem to be between 8 and 4. Beautiful illustrations. Read over a couple of sessions, so there will be time to think about, talk about, different bits.
For example, why was the actor a man? Why did Ying-Ying cover herself in eel blood? Why was Amah so scared of getting in trouble, but then left the girl unsupervised on the boat? Why did her rescuers not expect a reward?
September 3, 2018
Added 9/3/18. (first published January 1st 1992)
Narrated by: Amy Tan
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Publisher's Summary
Adapted from Tan's best seller The Joy Luck Club.
"Three sisters listen to their grandmother recount a mesmerizing childhood memory on a rainy afternoon. The long, complex story, filled with danger and excitement, relates what happened when Ying-ying was seven and celebrating the Moon Festival in China. On that long-ago night of the Moon Festival, she encountered the Moon Lady, who grants the secret wishes of those who ask."
©1995 Amy Tan (P)2009 Phoenix
From: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Moon-L...
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Narrated by: Amy Tan
===========================
Publisher's Summary
Adapted from Tan's best seller The Joy Luck Club.
"Three sisters listen to their grandmother recount a mesmerizing childhood memory on a rainy afternoon. The long, complex story, filled with danger and excitement, relates what happened when Ying-ying was seven and celebrating the Moon Festival in China. On that long-ago night of the Moon Festival, she encountered the Moon Lady, who grants the secret wishes of those who ask."
©1995 Amy Tan (P)2009 Phoenix
From: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Moon-L...
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November 2, 2016
"So many wishes on a rainy afternoon" - so begins our wonderful story of the Chinese Moon Festival. Nai-Nai is left looking after her three granddaughters and in her wisdom she turns to a story which she shares.
When we enter her story we are graced with both a rich narrative and illustrative story of grandmother's life in China. Although the story could work just as well without the illustrations it has to be said that Schields' work is utterly beautiful and worth studying and exploring in and of its own sake. This was a pleasurable and engaging read.
When we enter her story we are graced with both a rich narrative and illustrative story of grandmother's life in China. Although the story could work just as well without the illustrations it has to be said that Schields' work is utterly beautiful and worth studying and exploring in and of its own sake. This was a pleasurable and engaging read.
November 17, 2020
Interesting tale for a quick read. Tan has the ability to paint vivid pictures which I enjoy.
This short story begins with a little girl who is dressed for Moon Day in a yellow with black highlights outfit. She doesn't like it and she wants it gone. She smears fish guts and scales on it so her nanny gets angry and is sure the mother will dismiss her and punish the little girl. She tells the little girl to "stay put" on the party boat while she goes to find a remedy. The little girl ends up going overboard and.... rather than spill the beans I'll let you read the rest.
This short story begins with a little girl who is dressed for Moon Day in a yellow with black highlights outfit. She doesn't like it and she wants it gone. She smears fish guts and scales on it so her nanny gets angry and is sure the mother will dismiss her and punish the little girl. She tells the little girl to "stay put" on the party boat while she goes to find a remedy. The little girl ends up going overboard and.... rather than spill the beans I'll let you read the rest.
January 1, 2026
I read this for the Mooncake Festival with my six year old, along with a couple other books. It had some great illustrations- sometimes beautiful and sometimes even kind of off-putting. But I made the mistake of not reading this in advance. There was a bit about a performer in drag that made me uncomfortable- I'm not sure what we were supposed to feel (slight horror/shock/disappointment?), but it wasn't celebratory or positive, and not really the type of attitude I want my kid being casually exposed to. That was enough to make me decide we'll skip it next year.
November 7, 2022
Read along with the audiobook. I enjoyed the audiobook but did feel like certain music was louder than the narrator.
The story was a cute story of a grandmother telling her story of the day she got lost and met the moon lady... this story comes with a lot of rich cultures, positive values, and self-acceptance.
The story was a cute story of a grandmother telling her story of the day she got lost and met the moon lady... this story comes with a lot of rich cultures, positive values, and self-acceptance.
August 4, 2023
The rating I've given is how much I enjoyed the writing and art as an adult. But I wouldn't recommend this for small children. I would have been terrified! Even if you didn't have the incredible art, the writing is so good that you are living every moment--including when this seven-year-old girl falls off the boat, is almost drowned, and then set on shore alone! Not my idea of a bedtime story.
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