One night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden. When she and her pet hen, Blanca, investigate, they see a man leaving with a large sack-full of fruit from Rosalinda's beloved lemon tree.
After consulting with family and neighbors about how to save her sick tree, Rosalinda sets out in search of La Anciana, the Old One, the only person who might have a solution to Rosalinda's predicament. When she finally meets La Anciana, the old woman offers an inventive way for Rosalinda to help her tree-and the Night Man who was driven to steal her lemons.
Set in the Mexican countryside, Under the Lemon Moon shines with the light of generosity and forgiveness. The gentle story and glowing illustrations make this tale perfect for sharing with young readers who are discovering how it feels to receive and give gifts.
One night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden. When she and her pet hen, Blanca, investigate, they see a man leaving with a large sack-full of fruit from Rosalinda's beloved lemon tree.
After consulting with family and neighbors about how to save her sick tree, Rosalinda sets out in search of La Anciana, the Old One, the only person who might have a solution to Rosalinda's predicament. When she finally meets La Anciana, the old woman offers an inventive way for Rosalinda to help her tree-and the Night Man who was driven to steal her lemons.
Set in the Mexican countryside, Under the Lemon Moon shines with the light of generosity and forgiveness. The gentle story and glowing illustrations make this tale perfect for sharing with young readers who are discovering how it feels to receive and give gifts.
| ISBN-13: | 9781584300519 |
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| Publisher: | Lee & Low Books |
| Publication date: | 04/01/2013 |
| Edition description: | FIRST |
| Pages: | 32 |
| Sales rank: | 136,831 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.75(w) x 10.50(h) x 0.50(d) |
| Lexile: | 600L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 6 - 8 Years |
Several years ago, I set out on a giving spree by providing 35 acts of giving in 35 days. It was life-changing, and my two little ones tagged along for as many acts as possible. They squealed with delight as we bought coffee for the person behind us and loved packing up care packages for […]
