Hunting the Moon Level 21-22

Hunting the Moon is a beautifully told tale of curiosity, imagination, and the natural world. Naga, a determined hunter, believes he can catch the full Moon but is foiled by the trees and eventually by the moon's reflection in a lake. With humour and suspense, Naga tries various methods-spear, line, and net-but none succeed. The narrative, told in the present tense, creates a vivid and immersive experience for readers, inviting them to explore Naga's thoughts and emotions. The forest setting comes alive, making readers feel as though they are part of the adventure. The story's humour, poetic flow, and connection to traditional storytelling make it ideal for classroom discussions on imagination, persistence, and perception.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances narrative comprehension through present-tense storytelling.
• Encourages creative thinking and problem-solving.
• Builds awareness of cultural perspectives and traditional tales.
• Supports exploration of descriptive language and setting.

Classroom Ideas:

• Illustrate Naga's attempts to catch the Moon and sequence them in order.
• Discuss the science behind moon phases and reflections.
• Write your own œimpossible quest stories using nature as a theme.
• Create a class mural showing the forest at night and hidden moons.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages: 6-8
• Book dimensions: 210mm x 199mm
• Printed with non-toxic ink on high-quality paper
• Sturdy binding for repeated classroom use