In this new collection of lyrics and faux tales, M.V. Montgomery channels a voice from somewhere in the collective unconscious, spinning poems out of ancient ritual and urban legend, made-up monsters and divinities, familiar and alien worlds. In the playful spirit of Calvino or Saint-Exupery, What We Did With Old Moons sets out not simply to explore mythologies, but to create them anew.

A Dictionary of Animal Symbols is a treasury of sixty-two poems exploring beliefs about animals dating back to ancient times. This clever and entertaining book is destined to become a favorite with readers of all stripes (and spots).