Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Flowers and the Darkness begins to

and the Darkness begins to creep into her mind

” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

” After all

and alliteration to delight young listeners

but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice

Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Flowers and the Darkness begins toThis simple, young, and satisfying story follows a Chinese American family as they celebrate the Mid Autumn Moon Festival. Each member of the family lends a hand as they prepare a moonlit picnic with mooncakes, pomelos, cups of tea, and colorful lanterns. And everyone sends thanks and a secret wish up to the moon. Grace Lins luminous and gloriously patterned artwork is perfect for this holiday tale. Her story is simpletailor made for reading aloud to