# The Moon's Almost Here - Hardcover

by **Patricia MacLachlan** (Author), **Tomie dePaola** (Illustrator)

**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.**

_The moon's almost here.  
Robin sings in her nest.  
Babies fly back to her,  
ready to rest._

_The moon's almost here.  
There's no time to play.  
Mama sheep hurries;  
Sun's 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.

### Author Biography

Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the author of many well-loved novels and picture books, including _Sarah, Plain and Tall_, winner of the Newbery Medal; its sequels, _Skylark_ and _Caleb's Story_; _Edward's Eyes_; _The True Gift_; _Waiting for the Magic_; _White Fur Flying_; _Fly Away_; and _Snow Horses_. She lived in western Massachusetts.

Tomie dePaola (1934-2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children's classic, _Strega Nona_. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children's Literature Legacy Award for "significant and lasting contribution to children's literature." A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.3 x 11 x 11.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** June 07, 2016

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Moon's Almost Here

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 1.6

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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