A Big Mooncake for Little Star

In a quiet kitchen glowing like a lantern under the midnight sky, barefoot Little Star pats golden dough beside her patient mama, shaping a monumental Mooncake meant to hang untouched above their heads—but temptation shimmers brighter than any rule. One mischievous nibble, then another, and strips of sweet darkness vanish until the round cake thins to a luminous crescent, painting the very phases of the moon across the heavens. Grace Lin’s award-winning brushwork turns each bite into a cosmic brushstroke, fusing bedtime warmth with a playful science lesson that invites classrooms, Sunday-school circles, and family story times to wonder how curiosity can literally reshape the night. Kids trace chocolate crumbs like celestial breadcrumbs, teachers spotlight inquiry over lectures, and caregivers see patience baked into every star-flecked page. Will Little Star’s next secret visit erase the moon entirely, or unwrap a brand-new sky for stargazers everywhere? Taste the magic, share the wonder, and learn more to follow that final twinkle.