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Margaret Wise Brown

Margaret Wise Brown (1910–1952), best known as the author of Goodnight Moon, wrote countless children’s books inspired by her belief that the very young are fascinated by the simple pleasures of the world around them. Among her many bestselling books are The Little Island, The Golden Egg Book, The Color Kittens, and The Sailor Dog.

	The Color Kittens Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Alice Provensen and Martin Provensen Hardcover Once there were two color kittens with green eyes, Brush and Hush . . .So goes the rollicking tale of two pouncy kittens who make all the colors in the world. First published more than 50 years ago, this much-requested title is now available as a Little Golden Book Classic, with... Read More
	Doctor Squash the Doll Doctor Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by David Hitch eBook From the Golden Books archives comes a Margaret Wise Brown gem, with fresh new illustrations! Mother, Mother, I am sick Call for the Doctor quick quick quick! When tiny toys of all kinds cry, Doctor Squash comes running! Always ready to mend and soothe, to pat and prescribe, Doctor Squash helps each... Read More
	Friendly Tales Written by Margaret Wise Brown Hardcover A MUST-HAVE COLLECTION of the most cherished Golden Books written by Margaret Wise Brown. Beautifully bound with 224 gilded pages, it includes The Color Kittens, Home for a Bunny, and 18 other bestselling stories and poems—some of which are available only in this collection! Read More
	The Golden Egg Book Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard Hardcover A Golden classic about a bunny—and a little duck that is about to hatch! Once there was a little bunny. He was all alone. One day he found an egg. He could hear something moving inside the egg. What was it? The tale of a bunny's discovery of a mysterious egg--a Big Golden... Read More
	The Golden Egg Book Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard Board *This classic springtime tale from Margaret Wise Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon, is finally availabe as a board book!* The Golden Egg Book is now a board book for the very first time! This classic story follows a little bunny as it finds a blue egg and begins to wonder about... Read More
	Home for a Bunny Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Garth Williams Hardcover Follow Margaret Wise Brown's furry, lovable bunny on his springtime journey to find a home in this Little Golden Book classic! A family favorite since 1956, Margaret Wise Brown's simple yet playful tale is perfectly complemented by Garth Williams's exquisite artwork-and is now back in print as a Little Golden Book Classic... Read More
	Home for a Bunny Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Garth Williams Board ollow Margaret Wise Brown's furry, lovable bunny on his springtime journey to find a home in this Little Golden Book classic! Generations of children have followed this furry, lovable bunny on his springtime journey to find a home. A family favorite since 1956, Margaret Wise Brown's simple yet playful tale is brought... Read More
	Home for a Bunny Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Garth Williams Hardcover Follow Margaret Wise Brown's furry, lovable bunny on his springtime journey to find a home in this Little Golden Book classic! Generations of children have followed this furry, lovable bunny on his springtime journey to find a home. A family favorite since 1956, Margaret Wise Brown's simple yet playful tale is perfectly... Read More
	I Like Bugs Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by G. Brian Karas Trade Paperback Black Bugs. Green Bugs. Fat Bugs. Buggy Bugs. I like bugs! It's time for YOU! Pick your favorite spot to read. This is going to be a great book! Read More
	I Like Stars Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Joan Paley Trade Paperback I like stars. Blue stars. Far stars. Shooting stars. I like stars! Read More
	I Like Stars Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Joan Paley eBook I like stars. Blue stars. Far stars. Shooting stars. I like stars! From the Trade Paperback edition. Read More
	The Little Island Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard Hardcover *From Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon, here is a story of a little island in the ocean, a classic of children's literature. Winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal.* There is a little island in the ocean. As the seasons come and go, the island changes. One day, a kitten visits... Read More
	The Little Island Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard Trade Paperback *From Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon, here is a story of a little island in the ocean, a classic of children's literature. Winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal.* There is a little island in the ocean. As the seasons come and go, the island changes. One day, a kitten visits, and... Read More
	Margaret Wise Brown's Manners Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Nicola Slater eBook *From the author of Goodnight Moon:* a never-before-published story!** There is a way to close your mouth when you chew and a way not to close your mouth when you chew. In this witty book by Margaret Wise Brown, adorable animal characters show how good manners can open up... Read More
	Margaret Wise Brown's Manners Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Nicola Slater Hardcover *From the author of Goodnight Moon:* a never-before-published story!** There is a way to close your mouth when you chew and a way not to close your mouth when you chew. In this witty book by Margaret Wise Brown, adorable animal characters show how good manners can open up... Read More
	Mister Dog Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Garth Williams Hardcover Once upon a time there was a funny dog named Crispin’s Crispian. He was named Crispin’s Crispian because he belonged to himself.So begins the story of a dog who runs bang into a little boy, who also belongs to himself. This quirky, breathtakingly illustrated story is one of Margaret Wise Brown’s... Read More
	The Sailor Dog Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Garth Williams Hardcover Scuppers the Dog wants to be a sailor. He was born at sea and he wants nothing more than to return to water. Finally, after a long time, Scuppers gets the chance to go out into the deep blue ocean—but his ship gets wrecked! Oh no! But Scuppers won’t let that... Read More
	The Train to Timbuctoo Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Art Seiden Hardcover Back in print for a new generation, a rollicking, rhyming train tale from the author of Goodnight Moon! From Kalamazoo to Timbuctoo, from Timbuctoo and back! This infectious story from 1951, about a big train and a little train that have just left Kalamazoo, has captured the imaginations of generations of children. Out... Read More
	Two Little Gardeners Written by Margaret Wise Brown and Edith Thacher Hurd Illustrated by Gertrude Elliott Hardcover Children will enjoy this story of a young brother and sister who plant seeds that will result, after much hard work and patience, in a bountiful garden! It teaches that good things come to those who wait, and features a little song at the end of the book: “What We Plant... Read More
	Una casa para un conejito Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Garth Williams Hardcover *Por primera vez una edición en español de Home for a Bunny,* un clásico Little Golden Book.** Una casa para un conejito, la edición en español de Home for a Bunny—la entrañable historia de un conejito en busca de un hogar—brinda la oportunidad a más de 37 millones de hispanohablantes... Read More
	Margaret Wise Brown's The Whispering Rabbit Written by Margaret Wise Brown Hardcover *A bunny-rific bedtime story from the author of Goodnight Moon, in honor of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Books!* Margaret Wise Brown's sweet, poetic tale about a little bunny-and why he has to whisper-is taken from the classic Golden Book The Golden Sleepy Book. Newly illustrated in dreamy, seasonal pastels, this... Read More
	Margaret Wise Brown's The Whispering Rabbit Written by Margaret Wise Brown eBook *A bunny-rific bedtime story from the author of Goodnight Moon, in honor of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Books!* Margaret Wise Brown's sweet, poetic tale about a little bunny-and why he has to whisper-is taken from the classic Golden Book The Golden Sleepy Book. Newly illustrated in dreamy, seasonal pastels, this... Read More