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In an African folktale, the sun and moon, who once lived on earth as friends, are driven into the sky when water comes to visit them. This tale teaches children about the sun's importance in the sky and the natural cycle of the weather.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Elphinstone Dayrell
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