Introduction Written by the illustrator Barbara PelizzoliRecently my mother invited me to illustrate a children's poem.After reading the manuscript, those starry nights when my mom would recite this poem to us children, came back to mind. I never tired of listening to it as the poem always enchanted me.It is with great honor that now, after many years, I present to this generation a timeless poem.I humbly portray these sweet words with my art, hoping to inspire tenderness in the souls of the youngsters and bring them beautiful dreams in these starry nights.This poem, so dear to me, it is now for you."The Moon"by Mamma MariaMy children dear,come close,come near.I want to tell you whyfrom up in the skythe Moon's face so brightshines in the sea at night.