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SUN, MOON AND THE GIANT CRAB: A Mandaya Creation Story

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When a fierce quarrel shatters her marriage to the Sun, the Moon must flee.

But her vengeful husband isn’t the only threat—she must also escape her colossal child from the deep. Tambanokano, a massive underwater crab, rises to swallow the Moon and plunge the world into darkness. Who will save the light of the night from vanishing into nothingness?

​Sun, Moon and the Giant Crab brings a vivid Mandaya creation story from Mindanao, Philippines, to life. Crafted with a rhythmic read-aloud flow and breathtaking visuals, this timeless Indigenous tale celebrates light, nature, and a community’s fierce devotion to protecting what they hold dear.

​Perfect for parents, educators and librarians seeking multicultural folklore and Indigenous world literature.