A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin Pat, pat, pat... Little Star's soft feet tiptoed to the Big Mooncake. Little Star loves the delicious Mooncake that she bakes with her mama. But she's not supposed to eat any yet What happens when she can't resist a nibble?
In this stunning picture book that shines as bright as the stars in the sky, Newbery Honor author Grace Lin creates a heartwarming original story that explains phases of the moon.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 08/28/2018
ISBN: 9780316404488
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 8.40h x 11.20w x 0.40d
Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Review Citations: Booklist 05/01/2018 pg. 82
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2018 pg. 102
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2018 - Book Of Special Distinction
Publishers Weekly 06/11/2018
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2018 pg. 93
School Library Journal 07/01/2018 pg. 45
Shelf Awareness 11/26/2018
BookPage 09/01/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 195918 / Big Mooncake for Little Star
Reading Level: 2.2 /
Interest Level: Lower Grade /
Point Value: 0.5