Jun 2, 2016 · An exhibition featuring illustrator Leonard Weisgard illuminates his relationship with the legendary writer Margaret Wise Brown.

Apr 9, 2020 · When this little book was published over 70 years ago, it put Brown's name on the map—and landed her a spot as one of children's literature's most influential figures. Learn all about beloved children's book author, Margaret Wise Brown, with these five fascinating facts.

Margaret Wise Brown (May 23, 1910 – November 13, 1952) was an American writer of children's books, including Goodnight Moon (1947) and The Runaway Bunny (1942), both illustrated by Clement Hurd. She has been called "the laureate of the nursery" for her achievements.

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San Francisco, arriving in New York a day or two before Christ- mas 1945. Edith had been living in San Francisco during the war, working for the Office of War Information while I was in the South Pacific for three years. As a welcome-home present, Margaret had offered us Cobble Court to live in as long as we wanted to

Clement Gazzam Hurd[1] (January 12, 1908 – February 5, 1988) was an American artist. He is known for illustrations of children's picture books, especially collaborations with writer Margaret Wise Brown, including Goodnight Moon (1947) and The Runaway Bunny (1942).

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May 23, 2023 · Learn more about children's book author Margaret Wise Brown as part of the American Writers Museum's "American Voices" exhibit.

A prolific children's writer, Brown revolutionized the picture book industry in the 1930s with the introduction of her simple, poetic verse whose sparse style belied both the inherent power of her message and the strength of her writing.

MARGARET WISE BROWN:AWAKENED BY THE MOON by Leonard S.Marcus The definitive biography and source of information about Margaret Wise Brown and her work. New York: Quill/Morrow, 1999.