Why the Sky Is Far Away: A Nigerian Folktale
by Mary-Joan Gerson (Author) Carla Golembe (Illustrator)
The sky was once so close to the Earth that people cut parts of it to eat, but their waste and greed caused the sky to move far away.
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Publishers Weekly
PW praised the "dazzling, boldly hued illustrations" in this tale of an idyllic period when the sky itself is a source of sustenance. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1995 Publisher’s Weekly, LLC Used with permission.
Kirkus
The story may be centuries old, but it teaches a timely lesson and is retold in a lively, nonpreachy way.
Mary-Joan Gerson
Mary-Joan Gerson has written five books for children. She was inspired to write this story after spending time in Nigeria with the Peace Corps. Mary travels extensively to explore different cultures and discover new ways to see the world, and enjoys sharing that experience with children and adults through her books. Carla Golembe is an award-winning illustrator, artist, author, and teacher. Her artwork, in a wide range of mediums including acrylic on paper and canvas, gouache, and monotype, has been featured at galleries across the country.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780316308748
Lexile Measure
800
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date
April 19, 1995
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV029000 - Juvenile Fiction | Nature & the Natural World | General
JUV012030 - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | General
JUV012030 - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | General
Library of Congress categories
Folklore
Nigeria
Nigeria
Elementary School Library Collection
1998 - 1998
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
