Why the Sky Is Far Away: A Nigerian Folktale -- Mary-Joan Gerson, Paperback

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.

Author: Mary-Joan Gerson
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/01/1995
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 9.20h x 8.92w x 0.11d
ISBN: 9780316308748
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 7650 / Why the Sky Is Far Away: A Nigerian Folktale


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/15/1995

About the Author
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.