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The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown


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No. of pages 48

Published: 2019

Great for age 3-10 years

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Anexceptionalpicture book biography of Margaret Wise Brown, the legendary author of Goodnight Moon,The Runaway Bunny,and other beloved childrens classics, that's asgroundbreakingas the icon herself wasfrom award-winning, bestselling author Mac Barnett and acclaimed illustrator Sarah Jacoby.What is important about Margaret Wise Brown?Inforty-two inspired pages, this biographyartfully plays with form and language to vivdly bring to life one of greatest childrens book creators who ever lived: Margaret Wise Brown.Illustrated with sumptuous art by rising star Sarah Jacoby, this is essential reading for book lovers of every age.

 

 

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 48 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2019 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Kevin Cornell is the illustrator of many children's books, including Count the Monkeys and Mustache! , both by Mac Barnett. Sarah Jacoby grew up wandering the woods outside of Philadelphia. She now draws for many people and places, including the New York Times, and she is the author and illustrator of Forever or a Day . She lives in Philadelphia.

 

"The important thing about this review is to say this picture book is great.... A runaway success." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

 

"Barnett's confiding tone draws readers in...then makes the case for Brown's work." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

 

"An important, groundbreaking biography inspired by Brown's legacy." -- School Library Journal (starred review)

 

"A book with a brave appeal, and its admiration of Brown and respect for children makes it a standout picture-book biography." -- ALA Booklist (starred review)

 

"Children old enough to look back at their Brown favorites with happy nostalgia will surely enjoy this creatively rendered backstory, while teachers and librarians will see connections between Moore's collection exclusion and broader issues of access, making this age-accessible material for Banned Books Week." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)