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jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
Margaret Wise Brown, awakened by the moon by Leonard S. Marcus
Story about Margaret, her life, her relatives and what interests they had while she grew up.
Different places she visited and lived and books they read and games they played.
Moves onto her adult life also and her book writing. Like stories she's written and the way she uses furry animals.
Loved hearing of her island house and all the struggles with her books, makes you appreciate them a lot more.
Story about Margaret, her life, her relatives and what interests they had while she grew up.
Different places she visited and lived and books they read and games they played.
Moves onto her adult life also and her book writing. Like stories she's written and the way she uses furry animals.
Loved hearing of her island house and all the struggles with her books, makes you appreciate them a lot more.
girlonthecsaw's review against another edition
5.0
I was led to this book because I recently finished [b:Goodnight June|18667906|Goodnight June|Sarah Jio|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1383853074s/18667906.jpg|26493569]. As a former children's librarian and a mother I have always loved Margaret Wise Brown as an author but now I have a greater appreciation for her as a woman and a pioneer of children's literature. Such a riveting read!
mimii's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent read which details the life of a prolific author as well as the rise of children's books. I found the section of the development of Bank Street school and the early philosophies of what was appropriate subject matter for children absolutely fascinating. I also enjoyed the launch of Golden Books as I certainly owned my share of those books (when they sold for 25 cents)! Definitely of interest for those who enjoy reading to their children, like history, biography, NYC and Maine!
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