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The Little Island

(Caldecott Medal Winner)

(Caldecott Medal Winner)

By Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard

By Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard

By Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard

By Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrated by Leonard Weisgard

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Paperback $8.99

Oct 01, 1993 | ISBN 9780440408307 | 3-7 years

Hardcover $18.99

Sep 09, 2003 | ISBN 9780385746403 | 3-7 years

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    About The Little Island

    Children’s book icon Margaret Wise Brown – author of the cherished classic Goodnight Moon – and Caldecott Medal-winner Leonard Weisgard bring young readers an enduring picture book about the magic of nature.
     
    Winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal, this beautifully moving story centers around a little island in the midst of the wide ocean, and the curious kitten who comes to visit. As the seasons pass, the island and the creatures who call it home witness an ever-changing array of sights, smells, and sounds – proving that, no matter how small, we are all an important part of the world.

    About The Little Island

    Children’s book legend Margaret Wise Brown—author of the cherished classic Goodnight Moon—and Caldecott Medal-winner Leonard Weisgard bring young readers an enduring picture book about the magic of nature.
     
    Winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal, this beautifully moving story centers around a little island in the midst of the wide ocean, and the curious kitten who comes to visit. As the seasons pass, the island and the creatures who call it home witness an ever-changing array of sights, smells, and sounds—proving that, no matter how small, we are all an important part of the world.

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    About 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… More about Margaret Wise Brown

    About Leonard Weisgard

    Leonard Weisgard (1916-2000) was a beloved and award-winning illustrator of more than 200 children’s books, perhaps best known for his collaboration with the author Margaret Wise Brown. His books include The Little Island (for which he won the Caldecott Medal in 1947), The Golden… More about Leonard Weisgard

    About 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… More about Margaret Wise Brown

    About Leonard Weisgard

    Leonard Weisgard (1916-2000) was a beloved and award-winning illustrator of more than 200 children’s books, perhaps best known for his collaboration with the author Margaret Wise Brown. His books include The Little Island (for which he won the Caldecott Medal in 1947), The Golden… More about Leonard Weisgard

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Oct 01, 1993 | 48 Pages | 9 x 7-1/2 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780440408307

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
    Sep 09, 2003 | 48 Pages | 10 x 7-7/8 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780385746403

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