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Why the sun and the moon live in the sky

Why the sun and the moon live in the sky

a Nigerian tale
FolkloreMythology
Pages
24
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the enchanting Nigerian folktale that explains why the sun and the moon reside in the sky. This delightful story, perfect for young readers, shares a timeless lesson about friendship and finding your place.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

WhimsicalAdventurous
QuestPortal Fantasy

Genres

Folklore Mythology Children's Books

About the author

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Adrienne Betz

Adrienne Betz is a children's author known for her engaging non-fiction, including titles like Sharks! and contributions to Time For Kids. She also retells classic folktales such as Stone Soup and Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky.

Characters

Lady SunProtagonist

A radiant celestial being who descends to earth and is trapped in the sky after a kindness.

Mrs. MoonProtagonist

The Sun's companion, also a gentle light that joins him on his journey and shares his fate.

All characters in Why the sun and the moon live in the sky