Influenced by Native American folktales, this delightful story emphasizes dealing with adversity, building self-confidence, and understanding the phases of the moon. After the sun insults her, the moon becomes upset and disappears. It is with the help of her many friends that the moon finds strength to build her self-confidence and to regain her full size. The "Creative Minds" section explains the phases of the moon and has crafts and games to supplement the understanding. The "For Creative Minds" Section includes: Moon Observations and Fun Facts, Native American names for full moons, How to deal with Bullies, Moon Projects: Lunar Calendar, Moon Cookies, Understanding the Moon Phases with a graphic, Viewing the Phases with a Moon Circle Graphic, Lunar Graphic. All Sylvan Dell titles feature free educational resources at www.SylvanDellPublishing.com, including the "For Creative Minds" sections and additional teaching activities.