Casting a moonlit net to gather children’s wishes.
✦ A Quick Peek
the Man in the Moon drifts over sleepy rooftops and skims the sky with a silvery net, collecting the small wishes children whisper before they sleep. I leaned into soft light, floating shapes, and a gentle sense of hush.
Story
Carrie L. Clickard
Illustrator
Annie Won
Publisher
LadyBug Magazine
Format
Single-spread illustration
Starry Sky as an Ocean
I once heard an old tale that someone lives on the moon.
In this poem, perhaps that someone is a fisherman, catching starry fish from the lunar seas.
✦ Inside the Book
To show the sky while letting children’s dreams bubble up from the town,
I had to boldly turn everything upside down. In the world of the illustration, anything is possible.
Wish Fishing!
Wish Fishing!
I hope children delight in discovering the little details I’ve hidden—because I still remember how much I loved playing hidden-object games as a kid.
From the subtle gestures of the characters to tiny props tucked away in the background,
these are my favorite places to hide little surprises. Are you ready for a treasure hunt?
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✦ Author’s Note
"If asked to paint the night sky, I could create a million, no—a million more—different pictures,
each one dancing and humming along with me.
That’s how endlessly inspiring the night sky is, as countless as the stars it holds.."
