Open House For Butterflies by Ruth Krauss (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Open House For Butterflies by Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak A pioneer of great childrens literature, Ruth Krauss published more than 30 books for children during a career that spanned forty years. Krauss and Sendak collaborated on eight books and were one of the most successful author/illustrator pairings of all time. Ages 4-6. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Continuing a two-year program to bring back twenty-two Maurice Sendak treasures long out of print, our second season of publication highlights one of the most successful author-illustrator pairings of all time. A pioneer of great childrens literature, Ruth Krausspublished more than thirty books for children during a career that spanned forty years. Krauss and Sendak collaborated on eight books, and we are delighted to reintroduce four of these gems in brand-new editions, together with a favorite Maurice Sendak picture book. Author Biography Ruth Krausss beloved picture books include two Caldecott Honor Books, The Happy Day, illustrated by Marc Simont, and A Very Special House, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, as well as the perennial favourite A Hole Is to Dig, also illustrated by Mr. Sendak. In addition to Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendaks books include Kennys Window, Very Far Away, The Sign on Rosies Door, Nutshell Library (consisting of Chicken Soup with Rice, Alligators All Around, One Was Johnny, and Pierre), Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life, In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy, and Bumble-Ardy.He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are; the 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration; the 1983 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, given by the American Library Association in recognition of his entire body of work; and a 1996 National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003, he received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an international prize for childrens literature established by the Swedish government. Review ?The most charming of Ruth Krausss books! Maurice Sendak has never done more delectable children. A book to laugh over and love. Recommended for all picture book collections.?-- "Library Journal" Details ISBN0060286369 Author Maurice Sendak Short Title OPEN HOUSE FOR BUTTERFLIES Pages 48 Language English Illustrator Maurice Sendak ISBN-10 0060286369 ISBN-13 9780060286361 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY E Year 2001 Country of Publication United States Residence US Birth 1901 Death 1993 Audience Age 4-8 Imprint HarperCollins Childrens Books Place of Publication New York, NY Series Sendak Reissues DOI 10.1604/9780060286361 US Release Date 2001-12-04 UK Release Date 2001-12-04 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 2001-12-04 Illustrations illus Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2002-01-22 NZ Release Date 2002-01-16 Imprint US HarperCollins Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6519927;

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