Books like Mooncake by Frank Asch
In the spirit of the traditional mooncake, this book follows a young bear's journey to the moon. Using a rocket, the bear travels through space to the moon, where he experiences the taste of the traditional mooncake. The story is both engaging and whimsical, with a focus on the wonder and excitement of space travel.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Frank Asch
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