Before there were calendars and clocks, people used natural signs to guide the rhythm of their lives. One of these signs was the monthly rising of the full moon. This poetic chant, illustrated in totemic style by the author, leads the reader through the year, climbing through the heavens and dancing through the events as they are directed by the coming of the monthly full moon. The moon helped the people know when it was time to plant, time to harvest, time to set traps, and time to stay close to the fire. So come, rise the moon.