Bringing Down the Moon

Sep 29, 2026

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Bringing Down the Moon is a charming children's story written by Jonathan Emmett and illustrated by Vanessa Cabban. The narrative follows an enthusiastic little mole who, upon discovering the moon hanging in the night sky, becomes captivated by its beauty and decides he must possess it. Through a series of playful yet futile attempts, including jumping to grab it and using a long stick to poke it down, the mole interacts with his forest friends, Rabbit and Hedgehog. This gentle tale explores themes of curiosity, determination, and the realization that some things are best appreciated from afar. Its engaging prose and whimsical illustrations make it an enduring classic for early readers, effectively capturing the wonder of the natural world through a character-driven journey of discovery and learning.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages26

Reading Time40 min

AccessFree to download

The Moon Discovery

Mole's Quest

Interaction with Friends

FAQs

What does Mole try to do when he first sees the moon?

Mole attempts to jump up and pull the moon down from the sky because he thinks it is the most beautiful thing he has ever seen.

Which friends does Mole encounter during his mission?

Mole wakes up Rabbit in her burrow and later accidentally trips over Hedgehog in his bed of leaves while trying to poke the moon down.

What advice does Hedgehog give to Mole?

Hedgehog tells Mole that he will never succeed in poking down the moon because it is much further away than it appears to be.

Sep 29, 2026

Uploaded by awa