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 thats sure to become an instant classic.

The moons almost here.
Robin sings in her nest.
Babies fly back to her,
ready to rest.

The moons almost here.
Theres no time to play.
Mama sheep hurries;
Suns going away.

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.