Author and Illustrator: Akiko Hayashi
Translator: Robert Campbell
Synopsis
In the quiet night sky, a cat lounges on a rooftop that gradually brightens as a round, golden moon appears. "Good evening, Moon." However, a dark cloud comes along and obscures the moon. But not to worry—the dark cloud briefly converses with the moon and then moves on. When the moon reappears, it greets us with a warm smile, saying "Good evening." The moon's gentle expression, as if it's speaking to us, can't help but make children smile in return.
About the author: Akiko Hayashi
Born in 1945 in Tokyo, Japan. Graduated from the Department of Fine Arts at Yokohama National University's Faculty of Education. Known for contributions to the monthly children's book series "Kodomo no Tomo," with works such as "The First Errand," "Asae and Her Little Sister," and "Little Sister's Hospital Stay." In addition to these, the author has created numerous other works, including the four-book series "Walking in Shoes," as well as "Konta and Aki," and "The First Camping Trip." Awarded the second annual Picture Book Nippon Prize for "What Day Is Today?" (published by Fukuinkan Shoten) and received the Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Art Award for "I Love Bath Time" (also published by Fukuinkan Shoten).
