Surprise Moon

By Caroline Hatton, Felicia Hoshino
Paperback: $8.50

On a Fall night, a Vietnamese American boy named Nick shows his friends how to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival, a special holiday in his father’s home country. See which part of the celebration Nick likes the best.

Front cover for Luna sorpresa by Caroline Hatton and Felicia Hoshino
This book is also available in Spanish
Luna sorpresa
By Caroline Hatton, Felicia Hoshino

Description

On a Fall night, a Vietnamese American boy named Nick shows his friends how to celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival, a special holiday in his father’s home country. See which part of the celebration Nick likes the best.

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About the Creators

Caroline Hatton

Caroline Hatton was born in France after her parents moved there from their native Vietnam. She grew up in Paris, then attended graduate school at UCLA. Caroline’s books are inspired by memorable experiences, such as what her Papa always said about moon cakes or a friend’s tale about a childhood pet. She and her husband live near Los Angeles, California. Visit her online at carolinehatton.com.

Felicia Hoshino

Felicia Hoshino is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer who also illustrated Lee & Low's Juna's Jar, A Place Where Sunflowers Grow, and Little Sap and Monsieur Rodin. In addition to creating mixed-media images for children's books and magazines, she enjoys painting children's portraits, cooking with her husband, and decorating the walls at home with art created by her son and daughter. Hoshino lives in her native San Francisco, California, with her family. You can visit her online at felishino.com.

Paperback

  • ISBN 9781584305262
  • Price $8.50
  • Publication Date Nov 01, 2004
  • Trim Size 8.25 × 7 in
  • Weight 0.125 lbs
  • Page Count 16
  • Word Count 289
  • Interests

  • Imprint Bebop Books
  • Audience Children
  • Themes Art, Asian / Asian American / AAPI, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Classroom Activities, Comparing / Classifying / Measuring, Conflict resolution, Cultural Diversity, Earth / Sun / Moon System, Empathy / Compassion, Families, Fathers, Fiction, Friendship, Games / Toys, Holidays / Traditions, Home, Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence, Pride, Realistic Fiction, Respect / Citizenship, Responsibility, Self Control / Self Regulation, Sharing & Giving, Similarities and Differences
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 6 - 6
  • Grade Range 1
  • Guided Reading I
  • DRA 16
  • Interest Level 1
  • Lexile Code AD
  • Lexile Level 460
  • Reading Level 1
  • Bebop Reading Emergent
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