Sun and Moon [Hardcover]

Sun and Moon have always held their own places in the sky, but after a lifetime of darkness Moon wants to trade. Sun agrees, but only if first Moon takes a careful look at his night, before making his final decision.Follow Moon as he travels through the dark discovering enchanting animals and scenes unique to the nighttime, foxes hunting, children dreaming, lamplighters, and fireflies. Will Moon still wish to change places in the sky? Or will he realize the beauty of what he already has?Fine details amidst bright bold mixed-media illustrations will capture readers of all ages in this story of discovery and appreciation.Sun and Moon have always held their own places in the sky, but after a lifetime of darkness all Moon wants is to spend just one day as Sun. But will Moon still wish to trade Sun places in the sky after carefully studying his night? Or will he realize the beauty of what he already has?Just for one day?????? begged Moon. That was all he wanted. After a lifetime in darkness, Moon wanted to spend just one day as Sun. Moon imagined that Sun got to see wonderful and exciting things in the daylight. At night, with everyone asleep, his world was often boring and lonely.Moon imagined that Sun saw beautiful sights like flowers blooming,people playing,and tigers sunbathing.???I will only trade my day for your night under two conditions,??? Sun told Moon. ???First, if we trade, it will last forever, not just for one day. Second, you must spend the next night in the sky looking very closely at the earth. Closer than you ever have before. And only then can you decide if you want to trade places in the sky.??? Moon was thrilled! Soon he would be able to see the exciting life of day and leave the dull night behind, and not just for one day, but for forever!Reviews for Lindsey Yankey's previous book,Bluebird:
At the end of this visual treasure, Bluebird soars happily with the wind through the clouds in a seemingly limitless sky. -Booklist, starred rl“!