Red Sky at Night

A memorable collection of weather sayings, beautifully arranged in story form and illustrated by renowned paper artist Elly MacKay.

Red sky at night, sailor's delight. And, the next morning, when the dew is on the grass, no rain will come to pass. These are the perfect conditions for a grandfather to take his grandchildren out on a fishing trip. Especially since, as the saying goes, when the wind is from the West, then the fishes bite the best. The family takes a boat out on the lake, fishing and swimming and eventually camping out on a nearby island, taking full advantage of the gorgeous weather. But the next day . . . red sky in the morning, sailors take warning The family ventures back home just in time to avoid a rainstorm. But not to worry -- the more rain, the more rest. Fair weather's not always best.

Acclaimed paper artist Elly MacKay illustrates a lovely family narrative through the use of weather aphorisms, creating a beautiful and informational story which will appeal to children's timeless fascination with the natural world.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Published: 05/01/2018
ISBN: 9781101917831
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.10h x 11.60w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Booklist 04/15/2018 pg. 57
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2018
Publishers Weekly 03/19/2018
School Library Journal 05/01/2018 pg. 69
Shelf Awareness 05/01/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory