In "The Little Island," a Caldecott Medal-winning story by Margaret Wise Brown, readers are taken on a journey to a small island surrounded by a vast, ever-changing sea. The narrative beautifully illustrates the interconnectedness of nature as it explores the cycles of life, seasons, and the passage of time through the experiences of the island and its inhabitants. The story emphasizes the simplicity and beauty of the natural world, showcasing how the island thrives amid the ebb and flow of life. With its lyrical prose and enchanting illustrations, it captures the essence of childhood wonder and discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Dell Picture Yearling .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Random House USA Inc .

As well as enjoying huge success collaborating with Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd also created many beloved children's books with his wife Edith Thatcher Hurd. Johanna Johnston was a renowned children's author based in the USA. She also wrote scripts for radio, including for the long-running children's series Let's Pretend, as well as children's stories, retellings of myths and children's history. Leonard Weisgard was an award-winning illustrator who published over 200 children's books. After studying illustration in New York he began a successful collaboration with the author Margaret Wise Brown as well as writing books of his own. He also worked with the American Library Association in the field of children's education.