Have you ever looked at the moon at night? Some people see a rabbit in the bright light.
This is the story of the Jade Rabbit. It is a famous legend from China.
Long ago, three poor men asked for help. They were very hungry and tired.
A fox and a monkey found food for them. But the little rabbit had nothing to give.
The kind rabbit wanted to help the men. He offered to give up his own life.
The three men were actually kind spirits. They saw how good the rabbit was.
They saved the rabbit right away. They sent him to live on the moon.
Now, he is called the Jade Rabbit. He has a special job up in the sky.
He uses a wooden tool to mix sweet herbs in a bowl. He makes magic medicine to help others.
When the moon is bright, look up high. You might see the kind rabbit working hard.
