Beautiful poetry, engaging and humorous illustrations, a perfect book. I like to give it as a gift. ( )

Cute, nonsensical yet joyfully descriptive book that celebrates one aspect of the night. A fun read that could be made fun voice acting while wearing costumes. Enjoy! ( )

"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! ( )

Thanks to Shannon for this recommendation for Z! Read it at lunch yesterday and it was a huge hit, especially since we have a gourami at home. ( )

If the following passage amuses you, you will enjoy this children's book: "Because on bimulous nights when the sky is like lace, the trees eucalyptus back and forth, forth and back, swishing and swaying, swaying and wishing—in the fern-deep grove at the midnight end of the garden." ( )