Margaret Wise Brown - Wikipedia
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.
The Radical Woman Behind “Goodnight Moon” - The New Yorker
Jan 31, 2022 · As Leonard S. Marcus records in his deeply reported 1992 biography, “Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened by the Moon,” the two camps engaged in a decades-long standoff—often called the Fairy-Tale ...
Margaret Wise Brown, Author of Goodnight Moon
Jun 24, 2017 · Margaret Wise Brown (May 23, 1910 – November 13, 1952) was a prolific American author and editor of children’s books, best known for Goodnight Moon (1947) and The Runaway Bunny (1942). Margaret grew up in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, the middle of three children whose well-to-do parents made no secret of their unhappy marriage.
Margaret Wise Brown | Children’s author, Picture books, …
Margaret Wise Brown (born May 23, 1910, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died November 13, 1952, Nice, France) was a prolific American writer of children’s literature whose books, many of them classics, continue to engage generations of children and their parents.
Margaret Wise Brown | Children's Literature
Explore her books, songs, and poems to rediscover an old treasure or find a new favorite. Get a glimpse into Margaret's bold life through her previously unpublished letters and manuscripts. Brilliant, beautiful, and bold, she was a pioneer of children's literature.
About Margaret | Margaret Wise Brown
Margaret Wise Brown was the author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, along with hundreds of other books, stories and songs.She was renowned not only for her prolific writing and publishing savvy, but also for her stunning beauty and thirst for adventure.
“Goodnight Moon” Author Margaret Wise Brown’s Radical and …
Dec 12, 2022 · Margaret Wise Brown (May 23, 1910–November 13, 1952) lived her life on her own terms and died, far too young, kicking her leg up can-can style out of a hospital bed, leaving behind Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny and a hundred — hundred! — more beloved children’s books and some devastatingly beautiful poems. She was unapologetically ...
Brown, Margaret Wise (1910–1952) - Encyclopedia.com
American author of the classic children's book Goodnight Moon and innovator in children's literature. Name variations—pseudonyms: Golden McDonald, Juniper Sage, and Timothy Hay.
American Voices: Margaret Wise Brown - American Writers …
May 23, 2023 · Margaret Wise Brown authored more than 100 innovative picture books, including The Runaway Bunny (1942) and Goodnight Moon (1947). Brown had studied at the progressive Bank Street School, which believed that the most effective learning stemmed from the “here-and-now”—the everyday experiences of young children.
Margaret Wise Brown - Reading Hall of Fame
Margaret Wise Brown wrote hundreds of books and stories during her life, but she is best known for Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny. Even though she died over 45 years ago, her books still sell very well.