The Sun, the Moon, and the Gardener's Son

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A warm story about cooperation for the very young

What would the world be like if the Sun refused to rise? Angry at being eclipsed by the Moon, the Sun walks off the job one morning. With the grass and trees and flowers all crying for warmth and light, the Gardener's Son knows he has to do something. Can he make peace between the Sun and the Moon? A world of color, darkness, and light comes to life in this enchanting tale.

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Y.Z. Kami Lebanon, Indiana, U.S.A. 2001 Hard Cover New 8 x 12 1/2. A brand new pictorial hardcover book with reinforced binding. No D/J. The gardener's son and Rainbow, who can ... change the color of things, do what they can to help when the Moon and the Sun quarrel. Beautifully illustrated. Read more Show Less

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Overview

A warm story about cooperation for the very young

What would the world be like if the Sun refused to rise? Angry at being eclipsed by the Moon, the Sun walks off the job one morning. With the grass and trees and flowers all crying for warmth and light, the Gardener's Son knows he has to do something. Can he make peace between the Sun and the Moon? A world of color, darkness, and light comes to life in this enchanting tale.

Author Biography: Charles Heilbronn and his wife, Laurence, live in New York City with their children, Arthur, Louis, and Charlotte, and their dog, Nougatine.

Y.Z. Kami's distinctive artwork has appeared in many exhibitions, including a group show at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. His work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is his first children's book. Kami lives in New York.

The gardener's son and Rainbow, who can change the color of things, do what they can to help when the Moon and the Sun quarrel.

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One morning the Sun refuses to rise. He is angry because the Moon eclipsed him, so he leaves her to work forever. The gardener and his son are worried, while a small poppy fears death from the dark and cold. A magic pixie named Rainbow, however, "paints" everything purple, then green, then orange, showing the Sun, Moon and Universe the wonder of colors. The Moon apologizes to the Sun, who accepts the apology and shines brightly, lighting the Universe. Somehow, the Poppy disappears and a little polka-dotted turtle appears "out of nowhere." This strange, disjointed story serves as a vehicle for exotic illustrations that depict the several participants isolated from each other on large expanses of heavy white paper. Wide colored borders and matching colored typeface create a sense of order, of coherence, for these symbols that seem to be made of sketchily applied pastels. The thick-toothed pages contribute significantly to the overall esthetic impact and feeling of importance. 2001 (orig. 1999), Harry N. Abrams, $15.95. Ages 4 to 8. Reviewer: Ken Marantz and Sylvia Marantz
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780810950252
  • Publisher: Abrams, Harry N., Inc.
  • Publication date: 6/28/2001
  • Pages: 40
  • Age range: 1 - 8 Years
  • Product dimensions: 8.25 (w) x 12.50 (h) x 0.50 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 6, 2001

    Sun, the Moon, and the Gardener's Son

    This was a good read! I really liked it. Translated from French, it is not your typical American story.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 1, 2001

    A reader from New York, NY

    A charming story about patience and working together. My daughters love to hear it over and over again. They especially love the drawings. For the multi-lingual family, this book is also available in French.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 6, 2001

    Sun, the Moon, and the Gardener's Son

    This is an outstanding story to be read to young children. I LOVED it!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 6, 2001

    A Delightful Tale

    This is a lovely tale that will delight readers of all ages. Heilbronn tells an original and enchanting story that is brought to life by Kami's imaginative and charming illustrations. A must for every child's library!

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