Author Profile
Margaret Wise Brown
21 Books
Margaret Wise Brown was a prolific and beloved American author of children's literature, renowned for her soothing and rhythmic storytelling. While famously celebrated for classics like Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, she penned hundreds of enduring stories, including Big Red Barn and Little Fur Family. Her gentle narratives perfectly capture the perspective of young children, making her works timeless staples in early childhood reading.
When a completely lonely little bunny happily stumbles upon a mysterious large egg he excitedly hears a tiny scratching noise coming from inside. He eagerly tries absolutely everything he can think of to quickly open it and deeply discover exactly what is hidden safely within. Just as he finally falls fast asleep from all his very hard work a tiny baby duck finally pecks its way out. You will brightly smile as these two highly sweet animals finally meet and happily become the absolute best of friends. It is a truly wonderful and bright springtime story about great curiosity quiet patience and quickly finding true friendship in the absolutely most unexpected places.
6-8 Years
26 Pages
Experience the quiet and hidden magic of a tiny island resting securely in the middle of the deep blue ocean. You can carefully watch as the island changes through the passing seasons from the bright blooming flowers of spring to the crisp snowy days of freezing winter. Various birds and animals come and go and dark storms roll in but the little island always stays strong and anchored. This beautifully told story lets you see the wide world from the unique perspective of the island itself. It is a wonderful and thoughtful way to learn about the power of nature the changing seasons and how absolutely everything in our beautiful world is connected together in harmony.
6-8 Years
Meet a very sleepy baby lion who is trying incredibly hard to stay awake long enough to explore the busy world around him. Even though he keeps needing to take frequent naps he manages to meet some interesting and friendly new friends along his walk. You will see him interact playfully with a bouncy fox terrier a curious Siamese cat two soft white rabbits and even some happy children. This adorable and heartwarming story captures the sweetest moments of a young animal discovering his completely new surroundings. The extremely gentle pace makes it absolutely perfect for winding down and enjoying the playful and fun encounters of a tired but deeply curious little lion.
6-8 Years
Step into the happy everyday life of a joyful little bunny confidently exploring the exciting boundaries of his home. You can comfortably swing right along with him as he happily greets all his favorite familiar things from his cozy chair to the bright and sunny outdoors. It is a truly exciting adventure of discovering exactly how his own little world works. This classic story beautifully celebrates the simple joys of growing up and the reassuring comfort of everyday objects. As the active bunny learns all about his expanding surroundings you will be happily reminded of all the wonderful and special things that make up your very own important world every single day.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Meet Crispin's Crispian. He is a very special dog because he does not belong to anyone else. He belongs entirely to himself. He lives in a two story doghouse, goes to the butcher shop to buy his own meat, and takes himself for walks. But even a dog who has everything he needs can sometimes feel a little lonely.
One day, while out exploring, Crispin meets a boy who also happens to belong to himself. Together, they discover that sharing your life with a good friend makes every adventure much better. This charming story invites you to step into a wonderfully independent world. It is a timeless tale that celebrates friendship, independence, and the joy of finding someone who understands you perfectly.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
Step inside a great and quiet green room where a sleepy little bunny is comfortably tucked away in his warm bed. Before fully drifting off to a deep sleep the bunny quietly says goodnight to absolutely everything in the softly lit room. You can happily join in saying goodnight to the picture of the three bears the ticking clocks the soft socks and even the quiet old lady whispering hush. This soothing and peaceful story is filled with very gentle rhymes that make the absolutely perfect transition from a highly busy day to a restful and calm night. It is a highly comforting classic that easily helps you deeply relax and get ready for sweet beautiful dreams.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
As the bright sun goes down and dark night slowly approaches the entire busy world slowly begins to deeply rest. You can quietly watch as all the sleepy little bunnies sleepy little birds and sleepy little children get ready to settle safely under their cozy and warm covers. The whole wide world is quieting down for a highly peaceful and completely uninterrupted night of sleep. This deeply gentle story perfectly captures the extremely calming and quiet moments at the very end of the long day. The soft comforting words will easily guide you through the evening routines of both cute animals and tired people helping you feel incredibly safe and perfectly ready for bedtime.
6-8 Years
12 Pages
A very sneaky and quiet fox is roaming carefully through the deep woods slowly discovering the hidden secrets of all the other animals. As he quietly watches from the shadows everyone nervously starts to worry about exactly what the fox might do with their private secrets. But the worried animals do not realize that the sly fox actually has a very special and surprising secret of his own. You will highly enjoy this clever and engaging woodland mystery as you closely follow the fox on his stealthy and quiet journey. It is a highly fun and greatly surprising story about silly misunderstandings and happily realizing that there is often absolutely no reason to worry at all.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
A very mischievous and playful little bunny decides he wants to boldly run away and excitedly play a huge game of hide and seek with his loving mother. No matter exactly what he magically transforms into a fast swimming fish a hard rock on a high mountain or a little boy his mother always cleverly finds a way to be right there with him. This deeply comforting and sweet story brilliantly shows just how incredibly far a devoted mother will happily go to show her complete love. You will highly enjoy the incredibly clever ways the bunny tries to escape and the highly loving reassurances that he will always have a very safe and warm home.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
Follow a lovable little bunny on a springtime journey to find the perfect place to live. In this charming story you will travel through the bright outdoors meeting different animals along the way. Each creature has their own special type of home from the birds high up in the trees to the groundhogs deep in the earth but the bunny needs to find one that is just right for him. As you read about the bunny's adventure you will discover where all these interesting animals sleep and play. The gentle words and beautiful artwork make it easy to imagine hopping right alongside the little bunny. It is a wonderful and comforting story about finding where you truly belong and feeling safe in your very own home.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
A highly curious and energetic little raccoon is incredibly eager to explore the dark and mysterious night but his wise mother tells him he absolutely must wait. He asks question after exciting question about the wild nighttime world and she gently and calmly replies that he can finally see it all when the glowing moon is perfectly full. You will absolutely love sharing the raccoon's great excitement as he eagerly anticipates his very first big nighttime adventure. It is a highly cozy and beautiful story about learning deep patience admiring the breathtaking beauty of the dark night sky and discovering the wonderful things that happen when the time is just exactly right.
6-8 Years
28 Pages
Imagine spending a whole entire day safely blindfolded just like Muffin the dog and trying to guess exactly what is happening using only your ears. When little Muffin gets a soft bandage gently placed over his eyes he relies completely on all the different noises around him to totally understand the wide world. You can eagerly try to figure out exactly what is making each loud sound right along with him. This highly interactive and fun story makes you carefully pay close attention to the crunches squeaks and loud honks of daily life. It is an incredibly playful way to fully explore exactly how we use our sharp senses to deeply discover what is going on all around us.
6-8 Years
46 Pages
Discover all the wonderful and truly important things about growing up in this lively and fun exploration of daily life. From the very moment you turn one year old to the exciting fun of being six every single age has its own incredibly special meaning. The book also happily shares exactly what makes simple everyday things like a crunchy apple cool rain and white snow so very important. You will absolutely love thinking about exactly what makes you so unique as you happily read through these highly thoughtful observations. It is a beautiful and happy celebration of learning fast growing strong and fully appreciating the simple and beautiful details in the wide world perfectly around you.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
When the golden sun rises and a fresh new day begins, a cheerful little bunny wakes up ready to greet the world. Stepping outside, the bunny says a warm hello to all the wonderful things in nature, from the birds soaring high in the sky to the busy bees buzzing in their hives. Every single creature gets a special morning greeting.
But as the day slowly turns to dusk and the sky fills with stars, it is time for the little bunny to wind down. Now, the morning hellos turn into peaceful evening whispers. Goodnight to the kitty, goodnight to the bear, and goodnight to people everywhere. Written by the legendary author of Goodnight Moon and brought to life with breathtakingly detailed illustrations, this soothing story is a beautiful celebration of the daily rhythms of life. It is a comforting, poetic journey that perfectly captures the magic of both the bustling day and the quiet night.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Step inside the big red barn and meet all the friendly animals who live there. From the pink pigs playing in the mud to the majestic horses resting in their stalls you will spend a wonderful day exploring the farm. You can watch the sheep grazing in the green fields and hear the rooster welcoming the morning sun. As the day ends and the sun goes down you can watch how all the animals settle in comfortably for the night. This story brings the quiet sights and soothing sounds of the farm right to you. The flowing rhyming words make it incredibly fun to read aloud while you learn about different farm animals and their daily routines. It is a peaceful and relaxing journey from sunrise to sunset in the beautiful countryside.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Meet Scuppers a brave and adventurous dog who has always dreamed of going to sea. Instead of staying safely on land like most dogs he packs his bags and sets off on a grand journey across the wide ocean. When a big sudden storm hits his small boat Scuppers has to figure out how to fix his ship and keep sailing forward. You will absolutely love joining this courageous dog as he navigates the deep blue water and discovers exciting new places. He even finds a foreign port where he can explore the streets and buy new things. It is an exciting story about following your boldest dreams and knowing exactly how to take care of yourself when things get tough on your journey.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Deep in the wild woods lives a tiny fur child with his loving and warm fur family. They live in a cozy wooden tree and spend their wonderful days exploring the vast green forest. You can tag along as the curious fur child meets other interesting woodland creatures catches tiny bugs and visits his wise grandfather. This gentle story is full of sweet moments and fascinating natural wonders waiting to be discovered. After a long fun day of playing and running the fur child returns home for a hearty supper and a comforting sweet bedtime song from his parents. It is a beautifully soft and reassuring tale about the importance of family and the simple beauty of playing outside in nature.
6-8 Years
42 Pages
Get ready to ride the rails with two very different trains heading out on a trip out West. One is a shiny modern train moving incredibly fast down the tracks while the other is a charming old fashioned train chugging along slowly but steadily. Even though they look completely different they might share a lot more in common than you would initially think. As you follow their exciting journey you will see them bravely travel through dark tunnels over high mountains and across wide rushing rivers. It is a fun and rhythmic adventure that perfectly shows how two very different trains can overcome obstacles to reach the exact same destination. All aboard for a fantastic and beautifully illustrated trip across the country.
6-8 Years
44 Pages
Join Brush and Hush two highly playful kittens with bright green eyes as they try their absolute hardest to make the color green. While they eagerly mix their buckets of paints they end up creating a whole beautiful rainbow of other amazing colors like bright pink vibrant orange and deep purple. Their messy artistic adventure is full of colorful and joyful surprises. You will absolutely love watching these extremely creative cats happily experiment and smartly discover exactly how different paint colors blend together. It is a joyful and incredibly vibrant story that makes learning about art and color mixing an absolute delight from the very first messy splash to the final perfect shade.
6-8 Years
26 Pages
When a thoughtful group of children find a small bird that has peacefully passed away they decide to do something very special for it. They carefully take it into the quiet woods dig a small shallow grave and respectfully bury it with gentle care. They even bravely sing a sweet song to honor the little bird and thoughtfully leave beautiful bright flowers behind. This tender and highly compassionate story explores the natural cycle of life in a very gentle and understanding way. It perfectly shows how caring for nature and holding a small simple memorial can completely help you say goodbye and process your natural feelings during a sad and difficult time.
6-8 Years
56 Pages
By
Margaret Wise Brown
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Pictures by
Renata Liwska, Sophie Blackall, Linda Bleck, Isabel Roxas, Sean Qualls, Éric Puybaret, Melissa Sweet, Christopher Silas Neal, Zachariah OHora, Carin Berger, Dan Yaccarino, and Jonathan Bean
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Collected by
Amy Gary
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With
Tom Proutt and Emily Gary
Drift off to sleep with a beautiful collection of never-before-seen lullabies from Margaret Wise Brown, the beloved author of Goodnight Moon. Hidden away in a dusty trunk for decades, these sweet and soothing songs have finally been brought to life to help you wind down after a busy day. Baby sail the seven seas, safely in my arms... Each gentle poem captures the magic of a child's world, filled with sleepy animals, quiet moments, and cozy dreams. As you listen to the rhythmic words, you will explore stunning, colorful pages created by twelve different award-winning artists. Perfect for bedtime snuggles, this enchanting picture book is a wonderful way to say goodnight. Wrap up in your favorite blanket, turn the pages, and let these timeless rhymes carry you off to a world of sweet dreams.
6-8 Years
26 Pages
