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Moon Pops
A spin on a classic Korean folktale, the first book to be published in English by Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award winner Heena Baek
One sweltering summer night, while the many residents of one apartment building are struggling to fall asleep, the moon begins to melt. Granny hears it dripping and runs out to catch the moon drops in a bucket. At first unsure what do with the drops, she is soon inspired to turn them into popsicles―moon pops!―to help cool down her neighbors.
But as everyone drifts off to sleep, a new problem arises. The fabled rabbits who, according to folklore live on the moon, have lost their home! With the last of the moon drops, Granny grows a new moon from the potted plant in her window. As the moon ascends to the starry sky above, the rabbits return to their home, and Granny returns to her bed.
One sweltering summer night, while the many residents of one apartment building are struggling to fall asleep, the moon begins to melt. Granny hears it dripping and runs out to catch the moon drops in a bucket. At first unsure what do with the drops, she is soon inspired to turn them into popsicles―moon pops!―to help cool down her neighbors.
But as everyone drifts off to sleep, a new problem arises. The fabled rabbits who, according to folklore live on the moon, have lost their home! With the last of the moon drops, Granny grows a new moon from the potted plant in her window. As the moon ascends to the starry sky above, the rabbits return to their home, and Granny returns to her bed.
36 pages, Hardcover
Published August 15, 2021
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Baek Heena
33 books48 followersBaek Heena is one of Korea’s most recognized picture book artists. With a background in film animation, her unique visual style features handmade miniature figurines and environments painstakingly lighted and photographed. She has published thirteen picture books that are popular throughout Asia, a number of which have been translated.
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August 25, 2023
Wydawnictwo twierdzi, że przekaz to: „Wszyscy jesteśmy sąsiadami. Dotykamy swoich żyć. Czasami czyjś błąd staje się moim nieszczęściem, czasami czyjaś radość staje się moim szczęściem. Jesteśmy jak naczynia połączone“ i komentarz ten ma w sobie więcej głębi niż cała książka.
Zapatrzeni w ekrany ludzie nie dostrzegają, że księżyc kapie na ziemię. Gospodyni go zbiera, a gdy następuje przerwa w dostawie prądu — dzieli się jego światłem. Tak prezentuje się w skrócie fabuła. No i fajnie. Ale zupełnie tego nie czuję.
Książeczka zbiera ogrom pozytywnych komentarzy, więc warto sprawdzić samemu.
Dodatkowo! Ilustracje na sześć z plusem!
Zapatrzeni w ekrany ludzie nie dostrzegają, że księżyc kapie na ziemię. Gospodyni go zbiera, a gdy następuje przerwa w dostawie prądu — dzieli się jego światłem. Tak prezentuje się w skrócie fabuła. No i fajnie. Ale zupełnie tego nie czuję.
Książeczka zbiera ogrom pozytywnych komentarzy, więc warto sprawdzić samemu.
Dodatkowo! Ilustracje na sześć z plusem!
February 25, 2022
"Księżycowy sorbet" Baek Heeny to króciutka opowieść dla dzieci. Niby książka jakich wiele, a jednak wyróżniająca się. Jej najmocniejszą stroną jest oprawa wizualna - zamiast typowych ilustracji zdjęcia makiety wilczej kamienicy. Miejsca z jednej strony dopracowanego, a z drugiej wykonanego jakby dziecięcą ręką. Całości niezwykłego uroku dodaje gra świateł - a wisienką na torcie jest prosta historia zawarta w zaledwie kilku zdaniach.
Jest to luźna inspiracja koreańskim mitem (mającym korzenie w buddyzmie) o Księżycowym Króliku (달토끼). W opowieści tej żyjące w jednej wiosce Lis, Małpa i Królik zostały poddane testowi wiary przez Cesarza Niebios przebranego za głodującego staruszka. Zwierzęta miały mu przynieść jedzenie: Lis złapał rybę, a Małpa nazbierała owoców. Królik zawstydzony tym, że mógł zaoferować jedynie trawę, chciał rzucił się w płomienie ogniska, aby oddać swe ciało. Jego gotowość do samopoświęcenia została doceniona przez Cesarza, który w nagrodę uczynił Królika strażnikiem księżyca.
"Księżycowy sorbet" to z kolei historia wilczej kamienicy, której mieszkańcy cierpią z powodu upału. Upału tak wielkiego, że stopił sam księżyc! A może to sam księżyc poświęcił swe ciało, aby ulżyć mieszkańcom, zamieniając się w tytułowy sorbet? Obie opowieści łączy przesłanie o istocie poświęcenia, ale także o znaczeniu wspólnotowości i pomaganiu sobie nawzajem. Najmłodsi czytelnicy będą zachwyceni tą prostą i uroczą historią, a starsi dostrzegą wiele symboli.
Strona wizualna "Księżycowego sorbetu" jest zachwycająca. Duży format pozwala na dokładne przyjrzenie się szczegółom zdjęć, które są kreatywne. Jednocześnie mają w sobie coś innego, wyróżniającego - nie przypominają typowych ilustracji w książkach dla dzieci. Co więcej makieta wilczej kamienicy może stanowić inspirację - czemu nie wykonać podobnej z dzieckiem i razem snuć kolejne opowieści o mieszkańcach?
"Księżycowy sorbet" to oczywiście książka godna polecenia rodzicom. Jednocześnie może stanowić ozdobę półki każdego fana bajek - niezależnie od wieku - a także każdego miłośnika literatury azjatyckiej. Zachwyca oko, a w wypatrywaniu szczegółów makiety można się zatopić. I nawet jeśli przeczytanie całości zajmie nam 5 minut to wywołany na twarzy uśmiech będzie trwać dłużej.
Jest to luźna inspiracja koreańskim mitem (mającym korzenie w buddyzmie) o Księżycowym Króliku (달토끼). W opowieści tej żyjące w jednej wiosce Lis, Małpa i Królik zostały poddane testowi wiary przez Cesarza Niebios przebranego za głodującego staruszka. Zwierzęta miały mu przynieść jedzenie: Lis złapał rybę, a Małpa nazbierała owoców. Królik zawstydzony tym, że mógł zaoferować jedynie trawę, chciał rzucił się w płomienie ogniska, aby oddać swe ciało. Jego gotowość do samopoświęcenia została doceniona przez Cesarza, który w nagrodę uczynił Królika strażnikiem księżyca.
"Księżycowy sorbet" to z kolei historia wilczej kamienicy, której mieszkańcy cierpią z powodu upału. Upału tak wielkiego, że stopił sam księżyc! A może to sam księżyc poświęcił swe ciało, aby ulżyć mieszkańcom, zamieniając się w tytułowy sorbet? Obie opowieści łączy przesłanie o istocie poświęcenia, ale także o znaczeniu wspólnotowości i pomaganiu sobie nawzajem. Najmłodsi czytelnicy będą zachwyceni tą prostą i uroczą historią, a starsi dostrzegą wiele symboli.
Strona wizualna "Księżycowego sorbetu" jest zachwycająca. Duży format pozwala na dokładne przyjrzenie się szczegółom zdjęć, które są kreatywne. Jednocześnie mają w sobie coś innego, wyróżniającego - nie przypominają typowych ilustracji w książkach dla dzieci. Co więcej makieta wilczej kamienicy może stanowić inspirację - czemu nie wykonać podobnej z dzieckiem i razem snuć kolejne opowieści o mieszkańcach?
"Księżycowy sorbet" to oczywiście książka godna polecenia rodzicom. Jednocześnie może stanowić ozdobę półki każdego fana bajek - niezależnie od wieku - a także każdego miłośnika literatury azjatyckiej. Zachwyca oko, a w wypatrywaniu szczegółów makiety można się zatopić. I nawet jeśli przeczytanie całości zajmie nam 5 minut to wywołany na twarzy uśmiech będzie trwać dłużej.
June 20, 2021
Zamawiając tę książkę jakoś nie ogarnęłam, że jest to w gruncie rzeczy książka dla dzieci i to na dodatek obrazkowa, gdzie tekstu jest jak na lekarstwo.. Z początku byłam zła na siebie, że nie doczytałam opisu ale po ekspresowej lekturze (skoro już kupiłam) muszę przyznać że czasami warto się pomylić. W przypadku gdybym doczytała opis do końca nie zapoznała bym się z tą pozycją, która minimalnej ilości tekstu jest warta poznania. Książka, czy raczej książeczka, przytacza jedną z koreańskich legend w bardzo przystępnej i krótkiej formie. Na uwagę zasługuje fakt, że obrazki załączone w książce to scenografie stworzone i sfotografowane przez autorkę, która para się m.in. lalkarstwem i animacją. Każda przedstawiona tam scena jest bardzo szczegółowa i doracowana w najmniejszym calu. Czy historia zostanie ze mną na dłużej? Pewnie nie ze względu na jej długość i raczej prosty przekaz, ale załączone do niej zdjęcia na pewno na dłużej zagoszczą w mojej głowie.
August 28, 2021
I have issues with how dark some of the images in the book are, in terms of visibility/readability... but overall I loved the story and idea here. It's a great flight of imagination that is perfect for this too-hot-to-do-anything time of year. I think kids will love it--at least, I really hope so.
July 4, 2023
To było... głębokie.
Nie spodziewałam się czegoś takiego. Gdyby nie te wyjaśnienia na okładce, nie wyłapałabym sensu historii z zającami. Piękny przekaz i forma jego przekazania.
Nie spodziewałam się czegoś takiego. Gdyby nie te wyjaśnienia na okładce, nie wyłapałabym sensu historii z zającami. Piękny przekaz i forma jego przekazania.
April 28, 2022
This children's book is a Korean folktale based on rabbits living in the moon. In the story, the moon drips and a creature collects the drips to make moon pops to distribute. But then the rabbits show up and say they don't have a home anymore, so the creature plants a flower that blooms and creates the home that the rabbits needed again.
It's an unusual style and a folktale I hadn't heard of and the combination makes it quirky but still a lovely unfolding of how we cultivate connection.
It's an unusual style and a folktale I hadn't heard of and the combination makes it quirky but still a lovely unfolding of how we cultivate connection.
August 7, 2022
Joyous & spellbinding, as anything this woman touches.
English translation available here (but you can't really see the amazing pictures, alas): https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=326...
Korean edition here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IitlC...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwYel...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrqtA...
English translation available here (but you can't really see the amazing pictures, alas): https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=326...
Korean edition here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IitlC...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwYel...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrqtA...
April 25, 2025
This is a really quiet book and I was not expecting my kid to fall as hard for it as he did. Is it the wonderful illustrations? The concept of a moon melting in the heat? That popsicles are involved? I don't know, but it's a winner.
December 20, 2021
Love this illustrations !
January 23, 2022
This is a fun story about the moon based on Korean folklore. I love the illustrations.
Want to read
July 24, 2025Watch a little video about the translation process here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIFDf...
September 29, 2025
I adore everything about this book. The illustrations are amazing.
June 8, 2022
A retelling of a Korean folktale. A grandmother saves the day when a night is so hot, the moon melts and there is a power outage.
I found the illustrations a bit creepy and the story a bit convoluted.
I found the illustrations a bit creepy and the story a bit convoluted.
July 9, 2024
Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
August 17, 2021
On a very, very hot night, everyone had their fans rattling and their air conditioning whirring. It was too hot to sleep even with a refrigerator door open. That’s when something started dripping. It was the moon melting. Granny ran out of her apartment with a bucket to catch the moon drops. She decided to make frozen moon pops out of the liquid moon. Then the power went out. It was dark everywhere, everywhere but Granny’s apartment that glowed. Granny handed out the glowing moon pops to everyone. They were icy and sweet and made the heat go away so that they could sleep. That’s when the two moon rabbits showed up and Granny had to figure out how to rebuild their moon home using the last drops of the moon.
This is the first book by Henna Baek that has been translated into English. She is an internationally acclaimed Korean children’s book author and illustrator and has won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. This picture book puts a modern spin on a classic Korean folktale of rabbits that live on the moon. The entire book is marvelously crafted with a languid slowness of the heat at first and then the drama of the melting moon. The intelligence of Granny and her willingness to share and help make for an unusual folktale of community both nearby and far.
The illustrations are done in dioramas that are photographed. Baek lights them with glowing touches of the moon, lemony yellow lights that illuminate the darkness and provide comfort and connections. The paper figures are various animals who all live together in a crowded apartment building with their own interesting apartments to look into as well.
Intriguing, haunting and beautiful. Here’s hoping we see more translations of Baek’s work. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
This is the first book by Henna Baek that has been translated into English. She is an internationally acclaimed Korean children’s book author and illustrator and has won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. This picture book puts a modern spin on a classic Korean folktale of rabbits that live on the moon. The entire book is marvelously crafted with a languid slowness of the heat at first and then the drama of the melting moon. The intelligence of Granny and her willingness to share and help make for an unusual folktale of community both nearby and far.
The illustrations are done in dioramas that are photographed. Baek lights them with glowing touches of the moon, lemony yellow lights that illuminate the darkness and provide comfort and connections. The paper figures are various animals who all live together in a crowded apartment building with their own interesting apartments to look into as well.
Intriguing, haunting and beautiful. Here’s hoping we see more translations of Baek’s work. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
August 29, 2023
"Moon Pops" by Heena Baek was a wonderful read with a beautiful story. According to Korean legend, a rabbit lives in the moon, and this story puts a cute twist on the idea of the makeup of the moon. This story shows the compassion of a stranger to her neighbors and her creativity while trying to solve the problem of her neighbors struggling with the extreme heat. The story itself is wonderful, but the real star of the show is the illustrations. The artist uses real figurines and perfect lighting to capture the most pleasant way to portray this story.
As a future educator, this book would pair nicely with a classroom setting. This book holds many different lessons for many age groups. For the younger children, they could have activities with how the characters feel and what would make them feel that way. The children could describe the weather outside at the moment and compare it to the weather in the story. For the older children, science lessons could be designed around studying the properties of matter (when the moon is solid and liquid) and the phases of the moon shown at the end of the book.
As a future educator, this book would pair nicely with a classroom setting. This book holds many different lessons for many age groups. For the younger children, they could have activities with how the characters feel and what would make them feel that way. The children could describe the weather outside at the moment and compare it to the weather in the story. For the older children, science lessons could be designed around studying the properties of matter (when the moon is solid and liquid) and the phases of the moon shown at the end of the book.
August 27, 2024
Well, I've read plenty of picture books that were originally written in English and then translated into other languages, but I think this was the first one I've read that was originally written in Korean and then translated into English.
It was cute.
It was creative.
It was imaginative.
I think kids would probably like it. There was nothing questionable in it, other than logic, but who needs logic in an imaginative children's book? Not exactly their defining feature.
Would I read it again? No. Was I super impressed with it? No. Just a good solid children's book.
I did think it was interesting that they had it being so hot that everyone slept with their air conditioners and fans on. Why do I think that's interesting? Because it's a common belief in Korea that sleeping with a fan on can cause death, so most don't do it. I wonder if this story was written to reinforce that belief? After all, everyone lives happily ever after sleeping coolly with their windows open and their fans off.
Story: Imaginative
Art: Not my jive
Price: $19.95
It was cute.
It was creative.
It was imaginative.
I think kids would probably like it. There was nothing questionable in it, other than logic, but who needs logic in an imaginative children's book? Not exactly their defining feature.
Would I read it again? No. Was I super impressed with it? No. Just a good solid children's book.
I did think it was interesting that they had it being so hot that everyone slept with their air conditioners and fans on. Why do I think that's interesting? Because it's a common belief in Korea that sleeping with a fan on can cause death, so most don't do it. I wonder if this story was written to reinforce that belief? After all, everyone lives happily ever after sleeping coolly with their windows open and their fans off.
Story: Imaginative
Art: Not my jive
Price: $19.95
November 10, 2022
On a simmering summer night, everyone in the apartment complex is doing everything they can to cool down. It is in fact SO hot, that the moon starts melting and no one notices but Granny. She collects the melting moon in a pot and when the power goes out decides to make it in to moon pops to cool herself and the rest of the apartment complex cool. Pretty soon two rabbits appear at Granny's door looking for their home, the moon. Can Granny help them?
Well that was one wild story. The book starts with a reminder that in Korean folklore they say the image in the moon looks like a rabbit with a mortar and pestle. I'm glad they put that note in there for readers not familiar with the Korean folklore. The art style feels like a stop-motion collage with dioramas for the background and miniature objects and black and white illustrations for the animal characters. It is very unique, but works for a tale that feels just a step outside reality.
Well that was one wild story. The book starts with a reminder that in Korean folklore they say the image in the moon looks like a rabbit with a mortar and pestle. I'm glad they put that note in there for readers not familiar with the Korean folklore. The art style feels like a stop-motion collage with dioramas for the background and miniature objects and black and white illustrations for the animal characters. It is very unique, but works for a tale that feels just a step outside reality.
June 9, 2021
“Moon Pops”, written and illustrated by Heena Baek, and translated from Korean by Jieun Kiaer, is a modern spin off of the old Korean folktale of the Moon Rabbit. On a very hot summer evening, when nothing seems to work to keep a group of neighbors cool, the moon starts melting. One of the grannies struggling with the heat decides to make ice pops out of the melting moon, but while that does keep everyone cool, it leaves the rabbits from the moon homeless. The granny needs to think of a creative solution, so the bunnies can have their home back.
This was a very cute story, and the collage-like illustrations paired very nicely with it. This would make a great classroom read for young elementary school children learning about folklore from around the world. Thank you to NetGalley and OwlKids Books for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
This was a very cute story, and the collage-like illustrations paired very nicely with it. This would make a great classroom read for young elementary school children learning about folklore from around the world. Thank you to NetGalley and OwlKids Books for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
June 21, 2021
I received an electronic ARC from Owlkids Books through NetGalley.
Baek has created another delightful book that looks at the world a bit differently. On a sweltering summer night, none of the residents can sleep. It's so hot that even the moon melts. Granny catches the drips and creates Moon Pops to share with everyone. They are so delicious and cool that the characters can return to their apartments and get rest. Sweet ending when Granny assists a pair of travelers and finally gets some rest herself.
The artwork is detailed and fun to study beyond the story itself. Readers will appreciate the fun and a bit different story plus enjoy looking through the pages to see the wide variety of materials used in the illustrations.
Baek has created another delightful book that looks at the world a bit differently. On a sweltering summer night, none of the residents can sleep. It's so hot that even the moon melts. Granny catches the drips and creates Moon Pops to share with everyone. They are so delicious and cool that the characters can return to their apartments and get rest. Sweet ending when Granny assists a pair of travelers and finally gets some rest herself.
The artwork is detailed and fun to study beyond the story itself. Readers will appreciate the fun and a bit different story plus enjoy looking through the pages to see the wide variety of materials used in the illustrations.
June 6, 2021
Moon Pops is based on a Korean folktale. One hot summer night, the moon melts from the sky. A sweet old Granny decides to collect them and freeze them to make moon pops for her neighbors. I absolutely loved this story and I loved the papery, collage-style illustrations accentuated by the glowing yellow of the melted moon. Moon Pops is a relaxing bedtime story for a hot summer night.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
July 19, 2024
Is the story a little bit confusing, dare I say anti-science, nooo all fables technically are.. yes, but I'm here mainly to comment on the illustrations. I love the innovative use of mixed media, and the glow of the moon popping of the page. The contrasting dreary apartment block wonderfully juxtaposed against the beautiful glow. I enjoyed the set design of each apartment, giving a glimspe into the lives of these wolf people. The illustrations were cinematic in their composition. Is this all a bunch of fluff to say about a kids book? Maybe, but I really enjoy the artistry of Heena Baek and excited to see more.
-from a children's librarian assistant
-from a children's librarian assistant
May 14, 2025
This book was my first introduction into the common Korean belief that when you look up at the moon, you can see a rabbit with his mortar and pestle. It takes that idea and turns it into a whimsical story about what would happen if one very hot night, the moon started melting. What follows feels surreal and magical, not only because of the story but because of the art that I’ve fallen in love with. It’s a multimedia art style that makes use of beautifully photographed 3D sets. The pictures’ color scheme, play on symmetry, and intentional angles remind me of my favorite movie director, Wes Anderson. This book was so mesmerizing and is definitely going straight onto my staff picks!
June 6, 2021
Moon Pops is an English translation of a Korean folktale about the moon. On a hot summer night, the moon begins to melt. Granny gathers the moon drops and turns them into popsicles to keep her neighbors cool, but she keeps a few drops. The rabbits, who inhabit the moon, have lost their home. Granny plants the remaining moon drops into a pot and grows a new moon for the rabbits.
The collage illustrations are stunning and the story is a beautiful look into the tales of Korean culture.
As an educator, I would recommend this book for public, school, and classroom libraries so children have access to multicultural resources.
Thank you to NetGalley and OwlKids Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
The collage illustrations are stunning and the story is a beautiful look into the tales of Korean culture.
As an educator, I would recommend this book for public, school, and classroom libraries so children have access to multicultural resources.
Thank you to NetGalley and OwlKids Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 4, 2021
I love translated children’s picture books from any language to English. I can say this as a sweeping remark, in my experience they offer a different perspective anywhere from the sense of humor to subject matter to the illustrations. So keeping my particular bias in mind, I loved this book. Translated from a Korean folktale. The art is mixed media. The little diaroma boxes lets you see inside everyone’s apartments. It’s a very hot night, no AC, no one can sleep…and then the moon starts to melt.
June 2, 2022
I had *no* idea what was coming next while I read Moon Pops by this 2020 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award-winning author-illustrator - and I love that about it. Photography, lighting (both overall and within the scenes), and set-building are used to great effect in this unique story that will thrill Wes Anderson or stop-animation fans to no end. The basic story setup is this: it's a hot, hot night. So hot no one can sleep; so hot that even the moon begins to melt. What happens next? Well, as Reading Rainbow used to say, you'll have to read the book to find out.
July 9, 2022
7/9/2022 ~ Slightly odd, but compelling. I'm struck that the illustrator chose to draw the characters as wolves. The images inside the apartments are cool, with photos of actual objects.
My only quibble, was if the moon melted (and was thus liquid), but all the power went out, how did granny manage to freeze the moon pops?
This book came to my attention because it was an honor recipient of the Boston Globe Horn Book Award.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/06/2...
My only quibble, was if the moon melted (and was thus liquid), but all the power went out, how did granny manage to freeze the moon pops?
This book came to my attention because it was an honor recipient of the Boston Globe Horn Book Award.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/06/2...
August 30, 2022
On a very hot night, when no one could sleep, the moon itself melted. Fortunately Granny ran out with a bucket and caught the falling moon drops. She had a great idea, and made icy moon pops for everyone. Even though the power went out, everyone in the apartments slept well, the moon pops kept them cool. But when 2 rabbits arrive because they lost their home, Granny needs to figure out how to help them.
I loved this modern folktale! The mixed media illustrations were wonderful. A great bedtime story on a hot night.
Cross posted to http://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com
I loved this modern folktale! The mixed media illustrations were wonderful. A great bedtime story on a hot night.
Cross posted to http://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com
October 13, 2021
This retelling of the Korean folktale of the Legend of the Moon Rabbit is the perfect book to read on a sweltering summer evening. It is whimsical and quirky. I loved the illustrations.
I would strongly recommend having a good supply of yummy frozen treats to eat after you finish reading the story. And then go outside and see if you can find the rabbit in the moon.
Thank you to the publisher for an e-galley of the book!
I would strongly recommend having a good supply of yummy frozen treats to eat after you finish reading the story. And then go outside and see if you can find the rabbit in the moon.
Thank you to the publisher for an e-galley of the book!
March 8, 2022
A retelling of the Korean folktale, "The Legend of Moon Rabbit," with an urban setting and with a modern twist. On an oppressively hot night, the moon starts melting. Granny notices and collects the drips to make popsicles she shares with neighbors. Moon Rabbit is left homeless with the moon melted but Granny and makes a new moon for the rabbit from drops she saves. Stunningly illustrated with intricate mixed-media shadow boxes and mixed collage.
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