One night Moon slips away to see the wide world. Stars and Sun join forest creatures to watch or the runaway's return after twelve months. Celebrating her return, North Wind gives Moon the gift of a yearly visit of earth, every Wishing Night, to play in the blowing snow. Gail Lamar's hauntingly lovely story, rendered in verse, is richly illustrated with Cynthia Mask's delicate and evocative watercolor paintings, appealing to the eyes and imaginations of children and adults alike.