Bad Moon
壞月亮
Overview
English Translation Available
One moon speaks for all the "bad" children.
One night, the Moon’s stomach suddenly roared loudly. It startled even herself. That was the first night.
As the moon grew hungrier and hungrier, she became thinner and thinner. By the 888th night, a great mouth had sprouted—lined with sharp, pointed teeth. She devoured all that emitted light and became THE BAD MOON.
Still, she remains ravenous and insatiable. Who would dare light a flame under her tyranny?
Perhaps a little fox on his birthday, lighting a single wishing candle, could change how things are...
This poetic fable gives voice to every so called “bad child”. Beneath the label of "bad", lies emotions anyone could experience: loneliness, longing, restlessness, even rage. But, through a little compassion, we learn to see and understand the pain behind "bad” behavior. Bad Moon whispers a truth: no matter who you are or what you've become, somewhere in an unknown corner, warm eyes are watching over you with care.
Size: 15 x 21 cm
Author(s)
Chiang Meng-Yun began her career as an illustrator after finishing her college degree in philosophy. She is proficient with several different kinds of media, and has experience with animation as well as still visual art. She has been a featured illustrator at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.
Yen Chi Hao (顏志豪) has a PhD in children’s literature from National Taitung University, and is now a full-time writer. His other works include the children’s novels A Fool Sells Fragrant Farts and Ghost Game.