Most Popular Books by Margaret Wise Brown

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.

The Little Scarecrow Boy is the lightest and brightest picture book from one of the most renowned children''s writers ever: Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Caldecott winner David Diaz''s illustrations burst with sunshine, and Brown''s words reveal the quiet glory of a boy on the brink of growing up, full of curiosity and life. Ages 3 – 7

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

The Moon Shines Down by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Linda Bleck Forgotten for decades in a dusty, tucked-away trunk, The Moon Shines Down brings to life once more the unmistakable voice of Margaret Wise Brown. This soon-to-be classic allows a whole new generation of children to discover, cherish, and enjoy the artistry of this beloved author. Never before published, The Moon Shines Down on children all over the world from right next door to across the sea, from where “a Dutch boy dreams” and “cowbells ring” to “across the sea in the Far, Far East”, through the familiar prayer: I see the Moon And the Moon sees me. God bless the Moon, And God bless me. Margaret Wise Brown (1910–1952) was a pioneer of children’s literature, choosing to write the stories that children wanted to hear—rather than those that grown-ups wanted to tell. She is best known for her now classic Good Night Moon and Runaway Bunny, which remain among the world’s best-selling children’s books. Margaret was a prolific writer, and, at the peak of her career, she had over 100 books in print. Her untimely death left numerous manuscripts and ideas behind in various stages of completion. After a time, these were tucked away in a cedar trunk and largely forgotten. It is from this forgotten trunk that The Moon Shines Down was rescued. Illustrator Linda Bleck began her artistic career as a child, drawing on rolls of old blueprint paper supplied by her architect father. Later, she helped her mother, a freelance illustrator for Hallmark, paint in the details of her intricate drawings. Linda’s work has appeared in The NewYorker, Time Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. She is also the writer and illustrator of the “Pepper the Dog” series, which won the National Parenting Publication Award. Linda and her family now live in southern Wisconsin . . . where the moon shines down on them, one and all. The Story Behind the Lost Manuscript . . . The Moon Shines Down from MARGARET WISE BROWN, the Author of Goodnight Moon The Moon Shines Down is being published for the first time 56 years after the death of the beloved children’s author Margaret Wise Brown. Amazingly, this unpublished manuscript lay incomplete and forgotten in a cedar trunk in a Vermont barn. When it was discovered, the onionskin paper had yellowed and the paperclips that held the pages together had rusted. Children’s book publisher, Laura Minchew, a longtime fan of Brown, took on the challenge to complete the work. Based on the New England Sampler prayer, “God Bless the Moon and God Bless Me,” this soon-to-be bedtime classic is a prayer for God’s blessing on all the world’s children.

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.

Simple rhymes and quilt-like paintings illustrate bedtime scenes for each letter of the alphabet.

On a trip to the country, a little dog named Muffin encounters all kinds of new and puzzling sounds.

Celebrate 75 years of The Runaway Bunny with this brand-new padded board book edition—perfect for babies and toddlers! “If you run away,” said his mother, “I will run after you. For you are my little bunny.” A little bunny keeps running away from his mother in this imaginary game of hide-and-seek. Children will be profoundly comforted by this lovingly steadfast mother who finds her child every time. The Runaway Bunny, first published in 1942 and never out of print, has indeed become a classic. Generations of readers have fallen in love with the gentle magic of its reassuring words and loving pictures. With a soft, padded cover, rounded edges, and sturdy board book pages, this edition is perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.

A little bunny counts all the objects in his room before falling asleep.

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

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

A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him. On board pages.

Brief text shares the dreams of various animals and people.

This Step 1 reader derives from a poem by the author of Goodnight Moon, children''s literature legend Margaret Wise Brown. Its simple vocabulary, rhyme and rhythm, and vivid picture clues make it perfect for emergent readers, introducing them to an inviting underwater world and a successful reading experience! G. Brian Karas has created absolutely gorgeous art vignettes to showcase the incredibly varied fish and the kids who love them. This Read & Listen Edition contains audio narration.

When the sun comes up and the day begins, the little bunny says good day to all the familiar things outside. To the birds in the skies and the bees in their hives, to everything one by one. And as the sun starts to set, it’s time for the little bunny to say good night. Good night, kitty. Good night, bear. Good night, people everywhere. This never-before-published text by beloved children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown uses her signature word pattern from the classic Goodnight Moon that has soothed generations of children to sleep. Paired with Loren Long’s gorgeous illustrations, this story will offer readers comfort in the reassuring world of the little bunny.

Verses describe the holes that a mole, dog, worm, and rabbit dig, but none can compare with the work of a man and his steam shovel.

Colored pictures show an animal walking around the world on his four fur feet, never making a sound, but hearing many. Preschool.

Well-loved for her books for young children, Margaret Wise Brown excels in bringing attention to the smallest details in a child''s world. Here she introduces the concept of color to children with a wonderfully playful, lyrical text. Loretta Krupinski''s jewel-toned palette, charming characters, and plentiful details perfectly complement the text.

An Indie Next List Pick! "A glorious tribute to Brown''s timeless classic." —Booklist (starred review) Perfect for fans of Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny, and Big Red Barn, this never-before-published picture book from beloved children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown tells the comforting, snowy story of animals seeking shelter from the cold in a big warm barn. Brought to beautiful life by Caldecott Medalist and multiple award-winner Jerry Pinkney, this is a must-have for every child’s library and is perfect for cozy wintertime readings. Outside in the cold, hear the wind rattle, come to the barn, keep warm with the cattle...

This classic Step 1 Step into Reading all about insects, by the author of the beloved classic Goodnight Moon, makes a perfect gift for nature lovers on Earth Day and every day! Black Bugs. Green Bugs. Fat Bugs. Buggy Bugs. I like bugs! There are all kinds of bugs! Whether they are big or small, whether they fly or crawl, bugs are our friends! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

HabÍa caballos, ovejas, cabras, gansos, y un viejo espantapÁjaros recostado en su azadÓn. Vivian todos juntos en el gran granero rojo.

They put golden tinsel on his branches And golden bells And green icicles And silver stars And red and green and blue and purple chains of shining Christmas balls. All alone in an empty field grew a little fir tree. It dreamed of being part of a forest-or part of anything at all. Then one winter day, a man takes the little fir tree away and it finds itself at the center of a little boy''s very special celebration. This treasured story by the legendary Margaret Wise Brown has been newly illustrated by award-winning artist Jim LaMarche. Warm, glowing paintings complement the gentle text to capture the true heart of Christmas.

Two little trains, one streamlined, the other old-fashioned, puff, puff, puff, and chug, chug, chug, on their way West.

One day, a dirty little boy asks his mother to give him a bath. But she''s very busy and tells him to watch how the animals bathe. When he tries to imitate them, he just gets dirtier and dirtier! The Dirty Little Boy was first published in 1939 by Jack and Jill magazine. Originally entitled, "How the Animals Took a Bath," it later became part of an anthology published by Curtis Publishing Company. This edition was developed in cooperation with Margaret Wise Brown''s estate.

Christmas Is in the Air But how can you tell? Does the air smell of tangerines? And Christmas greens? Can you feel it in the wind? Or hear it in the sound of a song? Experience the beauty and mystery of Christmas in this classic story told by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated with charming paintings by Anne Mortimer.

Fantasy.

A new title in the amazing Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins. This book is packed with beautiful images and reassuring words as a mother bunny tells her baby bunny how much she loves him.

Rhymed text and illustrations introduce the many different animals that live in the big red barn.

Unable to sleep on Christmas Eve, four children creep downstairs to see the tree, their stockings, their wrapped gifts, and to hear the singing of the carolers.

En el juego de escondite un conejito trata, en vano, de irse lejos de su mamá. Por su tenaz amor la madre siempre logra encontrar a su hijo.

Muffin the dog is blindfolded for a day and tries to identify things by the sounds they make.

A little runaway bunny finds that the outside world is not always a better place to be. This special oversized board picture book is ideal for reading aloud and invites children to their parents'' laps to enter a magical world. Full-color illustrations.

The great big tall fireman and the little fireman, whose firehouses are right next door to each other, each find a fire which is the right size for them to fight.