Elinor Lander Horwitz

"On a bimulous night, the sky is like lace," begins Elinor Lander Horwitz's charming and highly idiosyncratic narrative, in which singing otters, sulking snails, and swaying trees all play their part. On such a night, it is best to be prepared, and to remember the rules: don't speak to rabbits, don't scratch your nose, and don't wear any orange. Oh! And make sure to bring lots of spaghetti, for the otters...

A charming little book, delightfully absurd and utterly magical, When the Sky Is Like Lace will draw young readers into its moonlit world, inviting them to partake of its beauty and joy. Barbara Cooney, two-time Caldecott medalist, contributes gorgeous watercolors whose mysterious and dream-like qualities perfectly complement Horwitz's tale. Simply beautiful - thank you, Kathryn!… (mere)