Open House for Butterflies
Ruth Krauss
(Author)
Maurice Sendak
(Illustrator)
21,000+ Reviews
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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 children's 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.
Product Details
Price
$19.95
$18.55
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publish Date
December 04, 2001
Pages
48
Dimensions
5.4 X 6.6 X 0.6 inches | 0.4 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780060286361
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About the Author
Ruth Krauss was one of the most widely celebrated children's book authors of all time. Her long list of award-winning books includes The Carrot Seed, The Happy Day, A Hole Is to Dig, Open House for Butterflies, A Very Special House, and many others. Her books continue to be read and cherished by children throughout the world.
Maurice Bernard Sendak (1928-2012) was an internationally renowned American illustrator and writer of children's books, best known for Where the Wild Things Are. He was the recipient of a Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, a Caldecott Medal, a National Book Award, and a National Medal of Arts.
Reviews
?The most charming of Ruth Krauss's books! Maurice Sendak has never done more delectable children. A book to laugh over and love. Recommended for all picture book collections.?-- "Library Journal"
