The Shadow in the Moon by Christina Matula

For example, the mooncakes are described as being 'as small as my hand and as round as the moon.' The cartoon illustrations are colorful and modern, yet complement the timeless tale. The engaging story within a story is well written and may be relatable to many children. In addition to the story, there is more information about the Mid-Autumn Festival and a recipe for mooncakes with red-bean filling. He is sad, but on the anniversary of when she became Spirit of the Lady in the Moon, he remembers her by putting out her favorite foods like small cakes. Sees her silhouette on the moon, Hou Yi realizes that his wife is now immortal. by Christina Matula illustrated by Pearl Law RELEASE DATE: July 17, 2018. When a thief breaks in, Chang'e swallows it, and becomes the Spirit and Lady in the Moon. He and his wife, Chang'e, hide it to keep it safe. He is rewarded for his efforts with a magic potion that will let him live forever in the sky. Hou Yi, a young archer, comes to the rescue by shooting down nine of the suns. Long ago, 10 suns became bored and decided not to shine individually but came out all at once, causing big problems on Earth. Matula-Häkli with bright and vivid illustrations by young, local illustrator, Pearl Law, will also be available for sale on the day.PreS-Gr 2-In this title, a grandmother (aka Ah-ma) tells the story behind the Mid-Autumn Festival. An illustrated book version of the story written by Ms. Prior to the concert, children are invited to participate in a lantern-making workshop to make their own lanterns for this special occasion. The composition is a collaboration between composer Alexis Alrich and author Christina Matula-Häkli, both of whom are Hong Kong based and who share an interest in, and passion for, Chinese culture. The composition features an octet comprising Chinese traditional instruments (erhu, dizi, guzheng) alongside western classical instruments (violin, cello, clarinet, piano) and percussion, together with Chinese and English narration of the story. Followed by a series of events, Chang’E, Hou Yi’s wife, ascended to the moon and became the famous “Lady in the Moon.” This traditional folk tale behind the Mid-Autumn Festival will come to life in a delightful original chamber music piece commissioned by Premiere Performances. The land became lively again, and Hou Yi was rewarded for his bravery by the Immortals. Hou Yi, a brave archer, decided to help, he shot down 9 of the suns. In Chinese mythology, once upon a time, ten suns shone in the sky. Session 2: Lantern making workshop 16:30 Concert 17:30 Session 1: Lantern making workshop 15:00 Concert 16:00

The Shadow in the Moon by Christina Matula