Seven Skies All at Once

Praise

Kooser’s picturesque poetry vividly shapes his living sky metaphors. . . Myers’ skyscapes of brilliantly colored oils on wood are both spectacular and scientifically accurate. His clever use of reflections, the way he artfully plays with the book’s gutter, and the almost tactile paint striations create spreads that are, well, heavenly. A lofty concept and radiant illustrations will leave readers on cloud nine.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Dramatic visual storytelling incorporates layers of power and feeling throughout a work that neatly, playfully illuminates cloud forms and their scientific descriptors.
—Publishers Weekly

In a fresh and breezy addition to the shelf of rainstorm-themed picture books, clouds scurry across darkening skies and the wind rises. . . . A meteorological masterpiece, both playful and adeptly crafted.
—Booklist

Kooser’s lush, lyrical language, paired with Myers’ soft, wispy textures of oil paint on wooden panels, invites readers to slow down and marvel at the magnificent shift in cloudscapes and the surprises they bring before and after a storm. . . .Ultimately, this picture book vividly expresses how the sky, with clouds in all shapes and forms, connects us all together no matter how far apart we may be.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)