Beneath the Moon

Powerful and universal retellings of seventy-eight myths, legends, and tales from around the world, each accompanied by a gorgeous illustration by acclaimed artist Yoshi Yoshitani.

Many of the lessons we learn are shared stories passed among cultures and generations. In this riveting collection of fables and folktales from cultures across the globe, characters from beloved fairytales, cultural fables, ancient mythologies, and spiritual legends are brought to life, including Sleeping Beauty (Italy), Rapunzel (Germany), Jack and the Beanstalk (England), Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico), Sun God Ra (Egypt), the Crane Wife (Japan), and dozens more. Lesser-known stories introduce characters such as the volcano goddess Pele from Hawaii; Mwindo, the wise and powerful king of the Nyanga people; the tale of the Timbo Tree from the Guarani Indians in Paraguay; the strong and resilient Yennenga, mother of the Mossi people in Burkina Faso.

Yoshi''s art style is fresh, unique, and commercially appealing, and the diverse/multicultural nature of the art and stories is on-trend and contemporary. Each story will be featured opposite a correlating illustration, both lush and vibrant.