The Moon's Almost Here

The Moon's Almost Here

Newbery medalist Patricia MacLachlan and Caldecott Honor and Newbery Honor winner Tomie dePaola have joined forces to create a stunning and lyrical new bedtime picture book that’s sure to become an instant classic.<BR><BR><i>The moon’s almost here.<BR> Robin sings in her nest.<BR> Babies fly back to her,<BR> ready to rest.</i><BR> <BR><i>The moon’s almost here.<BR> There’s no time to play.<BR> Mama sheep hurries;<BR> Sun’s going away.</i><BR> <BR>Nighttime is approaching as each animal readies itself for bed in this lyrical picture book text by Patricia MacLachlan. In striking paintings with a calming palette, Tomie dePaola imagines the scene through the eyes of mime Pierrot and his child.