In the light of the moon Thirteen lunar tales from around the world

Complementing the author's The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice, this wonderful collection of stories focuses on the mythology of the moon. Teacher and storyteller Edwards has divided the stories into four sections responding to the moon's phases (waxing, full, waning, and dark) and introduces each story with useful information on its culture of origin. These cultures range widely, from Australia, Egypt, and the Amazon to India, Korea, and Sri Lanka, to name a few. The book concludes with "Songs for the Moon: Set to Familiar Tunes," followed by "Ideas for Group or Solitary Ritual for Every Phase of the Moon" and a thorough bibliography. Similar to Lynn Moroney's children's book, Moontellers: Myths of the Moon from Around the World, but designed to appeal to a broader audience, this thoughtful and insightful collection is recommended for public libraries and all academic folklore collections.-Eloise R. Hitchcock, Middle Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Murfreesboro (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.