Evening: An Appalachian Lullaby

Lambert tells two stories in her adaptation of a traditional Kentucky lullaby. While the text describes the sights and sounds of a farm at moonrise (``Moths hold a jamboree/ 'round the porch light./ Old Man Moon comes/ sneaking 'cross the sky''), the illustrations show a father with his two high-spirited sons as he lures them in from the great outdoors, plays them a song on his fiddle, helps them prepare for bed and tucks them in. Unfortunately, the palette is harsh, even garish, and at odds with the tranquil theme of the song. For those who are moved to sing, the musical score is provided. Ages 3-8. (Oct.)