Most Popular Books by Margaret Wise Brown

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

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

HBO Max animated special premieres March 25, 2021! The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, beloved children’s book author of Goodnight Moon, is now available for the first time as an ebook! “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.

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

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.

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children''s literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. Generations of children have begged to hear this story before bed. Now children can add a new element to their bedtime routine by flipping the tape and listening to the original Goodnight Moon lullaby on the reverse side.In a new, beautifully designed reusable pouch, this wonderful recording of the classic bedtime story and the special bonus of the soothing, original lullaby composed especially for this recording is just right for sleepyheads.

Brief text shares the dreams of various animals and people.

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

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.

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

Puff, Puff, Puff Chug, Chug, Chug Two little trains are heading West. One is a shiny, streamlined train, moving fast. The other is a little old train, moving not so fast. Both will travel through long dark tunnels, through snow and dust. What else can they have in common? Much more than you think!

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.

Buenas noches, Luna por Margaret Wise Brown Ilustrado por Clement Hurd En una gran habitación verde, arropado en su cama, está un conejito. -- Buenas noches, habitación. -- Buenas noches, Luna -- dice el conejito. Y así sucesivamente, le da las buenas noches a todas las cosas que reconoce en su cuarto: al cuadro de los tres ositos sentaditos en sus sillas, a los relojes y a los calcetines, a los gatitos juguetones y a los lindos mitones. En este cuento clásico de la literatura infantil, adorado por generaciones de niños, la poesía que encierra su texto y la ternura de sus bellas ilustraciones con-vierten a éste en un libro ideal para culminar el día.

When a little boy tries to get clean the way different animals do, he only gets dirtier.

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.

Margaret Wise Brown''s classic children''s bedtime story Goodnight Moon, with timeless illustrations by Clement Hurd, has lulled generations of children to sleep. Now, for the first time, this beloved children''s book is available as a bilingual Spanish-English board book. El cuento clásico—Buenas noches, Luna—por Margaret Wise Brown, con ilustraciones perdurables de Clement Hurd, ha ayudado que generaciones de niños consigan el sueño. Ahora, por primera vez, este apreciado libro está disponible en edición bilingüe: español-inglés.

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.

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

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

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.

Fantasy.

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.

Fluffy clouds, butterflies, furry bunnies, and life from a bug''s-eye view: This stunning sequel to the "New York Times" bestseller "Goodnight Songs" celebrates the beauty and wonder of nature all year long. Once again, a treasure trove of Margaret Wise Brown''s newly uncovered verses receives loving treatment from 12 award-winning artists, including Floyd Cooper, Peter Brown, David Small, Molly Idle, and Bob Staake. From a little bear singing one morning in May to a soft snowfall, mysterious, deep, and glowing, each song is magical."

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.

When they find a dead bird, a group of children bury it in the woods, sing a song to it, and put flowers on the grave.

Depicts the changes that occur on a small island as the seasons come and go, as day changes to night, and as a storm approaches.

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

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.

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.

Rhyming verses describe things that are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black, gray, white, and pink.