New Releases by Margaret Wise BROWN

Two classic stories by Margaret Wise Brown are now available in adorable new board book and cassette packages. Children can settle down to sleep with the soothing, bedtime favorite Goodnight Moon and listen to the comforting story of a mother''s steadfast love for her baby bunny in The Runaway Bunny. After reading along with these sturdy board books, flip over each tape and listen to the delightful, original songs composed for these stories.

Generations of children have made Goodnight Moon a favorite among bedtime stories. Now the popular board book edition is packaged with cuddly bunny slippers in an easy-to-carry tote that will be a treasure to keep and a wonderful gift for every young child.

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children''s literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. Generations of children have begged to hear this story before bed. Now children can add a new element to their bedtime routine by flipping the tape and listening to the original Goodnight Moon lullaby on the reverse side. In a new, beautifully designed reusable pouch, this wonderful recording of the classic bedtime story and the special bonus of the soothing, original lullaby composed especially for this recording is just right for sleepyheads. American Bookseller''s Pick of the Lists 1995

Buenas noches, Luna por Margaret Wise Brown Ilustrado por Clement Hurd En una gran habitación verde, arropado en su cama, está un conejito. -- Buenas noches, habitación. -- Buenas noches, Luna -- dice el conejito. Y así sucesivamente, le da las buenas noches a todas las cosas que reconoce en su cuarto: al cuadro de los tres ositos sentaditos en sus sillas, a los relojes y a los calcetines, a los gatitos juguetones y a los lindos mitones. En este cuento clásico de la literatura infantil, adorado por generaciones de niños, la poesía que encierra su texto y la ternura de sus bellas ilustraciones con-vierten a éste en un libro ideal para culminar el día.

Deep in the deepest woods, David finds a real Indian no bigger than an ear of corn, and together they find something to appreciate about each day.

A little rabbit says goodnight to all the familiar objects in the room.

Animals, people, and things become quiet and sleep when night comes.

Scuppers the dog realizes his dream and becomes a sailor.

Recounting the day of a dog named Crispin''s Crispian who belongs to himself and his meeting a boy who is also his own boss.

The bird was dead when the children found it, so they dug a grave in the woods and buried it, and sang a song to it.

An old lady living alone by the sea finds joy and comfort from her seventeen cats and especially one small blue-grey kitten.

A fox causes consternation among the animals whose secrets he discovers. Little do they realize that because of the fox''s secret, they have no cause for worry.

A farmer ties a wheel to his chimney to encourage storks to nest there and bring honor and good luck to his house.

The important thing about The Important Book -- is that you let your child tell you what is important about the sun and the moon and the wind and the rain and a bug and a bee and a chair and a table and a pencil and a bear and a rainbow and a cat (if he wants to). For the important thing about The Important Book is that the book goes on long after it is closed.What is most important about many familiar things -- like rain and wind, apples and daisies -- is suggested in rhythmic words and vivid pictures. ''A perfect book . . . the text establishes a word game which tiny children will accept with glee.'' -- K.

A little bunny finds an egg that finally hatches while he is asleep.

A little shepherd boy discovers that a lamb is missing and climbs the high mountain in the dark and cold to search for it.

When Muffin the dog has a cold and has to stay indoors, he hears all kinds of interesting sounds.