From Powells.com
The Best Books of 2019 (So Far)
Staff Pick
First thing on my Monday, my coworker placed this book in my hand and implored me to read it. I did. I then immediately flipped to the beginning and read it a second time as it is simply that brilliant. This book is not only a biography of an important literary figure, but it is also so much more, in both how the writing begs to be read aloud and the way its themes honor the inherent intelligence and worth of its target audience — children. This book, like the ones it references throughout, deserves to become a classic in its own right. I understand why my coworker handed me this book so reverently, and I too want to place it in the hands of everyone I meet. Simply stunning. Recommended By Jackie O., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
An exceptional picture book biography of Margaret Wise Brown, the legendary author of Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny, and other beloved children’s classics, that's as groundbreaking as the icon herself was — from award-winning, bestselling author Mac Barnett and acclaimed illustrator Sarah Jacoby.
What is important about Margaret Wise Brown?
In forty-two inspired pages, this biography artfully plays with form and language to vivdly bring to life one of greatest children’s 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.
Review
“An important, groundbreaking biography inspired by Brown’s legacy.” School Library Journal (Starred Review)
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“The important thing about this review is to say this picture book is great....A runaway success.” Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
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“Barnett’s confiding tone draws readers in...then makes the case for Brown’s work.” Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
Synopsis
An exceptional picture book biography of Margaret Wise Brown, the legendary author of Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny, and other beloved children's classics, that's as groundbreaking as the icon herself was--from award-winning, bestselling author Mac Barnett and acclaimed illustrator Sarah Jacoby.
What is important about Margaret Wise Brown?
In forty-two inspired pages, this biography artfully plays with form and language to vivdly bring to life one of greatest children's 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.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
(starred review)About the Author
Mac Barnett is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have been translated into more than 30 languages. His picture books include two Caldecott Honor–winning collaborations with Jon Klassen: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole and Extra Yarn. Among his other popular books are I Love You Like a Pig, illustrated by Greg Pizzoli, and The Magic Word, illustrated by Elise Parsley. He lives in Oakland, California. You can visit him online at www.macbarnett.com.
Sarah Jacoby’s illustrations have won awards from the Society of Illustrators (Gold Medal), Creative Quarterly, American Illustration, and Communication Arts. She is the author and illustrator of Forever or a Day. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can learn more about Sarah at www.thesarahjacoby.com.