Summary
Dance with a leaf. Jump like a raindrop. Sit in the sun and shine. This never-before-published story from Ruth Krauss -- one of the most beloved children's book authors of all time -- and celebrated artist Sergio Ruzzier is a remarkable collaboration that captures the timeless spirit of Krauss's sig... Full description
Summary: |
Dance with a leaf. Jump like a raindrop. Sit in the sun and shine. This never-before-published story from Ruth Krauss -- one of the most beloved children's book authors of all time -- and celebrated artist Sergio Ruzzier is a remarkable collaboration that captures the timeless spirit of Krauss's signature wit and humor. |
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Physical Description: |
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
ISBN: |
9780062680075 0062680072 |
Author Notes: |
Her first book, A Good Man and His Good Wife, was published in 1944. She was credited as being one of the first authors to use minimal text, concentrating on precise language and working closely with an illustrator. She wrote more than 30 children's books during her lifetime including The Carrot Seed, I Can Fly, and A Hole Is to Dig: A First Book of First Definitions. She received the Caldecott Medal for The Happy Day in 1950 and A Very Special House in 1954. She also wrote verse plays and poetry for adults. She died on July 10, 1993 at the age of 91. (Bowker Author Biography) |