Tonight the moon shines like polished pearl, round and fat. It glows bigger and brighter than I have ever seen. Tonight is a special night. Tonight I am allowed to stay up late. Soon there will be mooncakes to eat, sweet and chewy. They are round like the moon. They make a circle for me and Mama and Baba. They make a circle for my family.
Outside, we light paper lanterns. I made one all by myself, using my favorite colors. The lanterns and stars light up the sky. The moon makes everything shine like silver and water. In our backyard, we sit together in a big chair. We watch small, dusty clouds brush the moon’s face. The wind shakes the leaves. Husshh, husshh. Baba pulls the blanket close.
Comprehension Questions
1. What did the rabbit offer the moon magicians when they asked for food?
A. carrots
B. himself
C. guavas
2. How many suns did the world have long ago?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
Your Thoughts
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Vocabulary
4. List any vocabulary words below.