The Moon Lady
The Moon Lady by Amy Tan is a beautifully illustrated reprint published by Aladdin on November 1, 1995. This 32-page book, written in English, presents a magical story centered around three sisters who, on a rainy afternoon, long for the rain to stop and for something exciting to do. Their grandmother, Ying-Ying, shares a tale from her childhood about the Moon Festival and her encounter with the Moon Lady, who grants secret wishes and teaches that the most meaningful wishes are those we can fulfill ourselves.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of family and multigenerational connections, set against the backdrop of Asian American culture. The story invites reflection on the nature of wishes and the importance of personal agency. Enhanced by Gretchen Schields’s detailed illustrations, this edition of The Moon Lady offers a visual and literary experience that resonates with both children and adults, making it a treasured addition to any collection.
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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.
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