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  • 4 stars across 11 books
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.

Crockett Johnson (1906-1975) was the writer and illustrator of over twenty books for children, including the beloved classic Harold and the Purple Crayon, six subsequent adventures starring Harold, and The Carrot Seed, written by his wife, Ruth Krauss. He was also the creator of the groundbreaking Barnaby, one of the most influential and ingenious comic strips of the twentieth century.

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I Can Fly! I Can Fly!
19th March 2012

I Can Fly!

(4 reviews) Review
Roar Like a Dandelion Roar Like a Dandelion
14th November 2019

Roar Like a Dandelion

*** #1 Amazon Bestseller ***** Four starred reviews *** A Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of 2019 *From Ruth Krau... MoreRoar Like a Dandelion

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The Growing Story The Growing Story
5th May 2008

The Growing Story

A classically beautiful picture book from Helen Oxenbury and Ruth Krauss. Share the universal experience of... MoreThe Growing Story

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The Backward Day The Backward Day
7th August 2007

The Backward Day

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The Carrot Seed : 75th Anniversary The Carrot Seed : 75th Anniversary
17th July 2014

The Carrot Seed : 75th Anniversary

From beloved children's book creators Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson comes the perennial favorite The Carrot Seed, now... MoreThe Carrot Seed : 75th Anniversary

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The Happy Day The Happy Day
15th January 1989

The Happy Day

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Somebody Else's Nut Tree and Other Tales from Children Somebody Else's Nut Tree and Other Tales from Children
1st May 1998

Somebody Else's Nut Tree and Other Tales from Children

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Very Special House Very Special House
1st January 1920

Very Special House

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Bears Bears
31st December 2019

Bears

There's bears, bears everywheres! On the stairs and under chairs! There are 'bears, bears, everywheres' in this hilario... MoreBears

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You're Just What I Need You're Just What I Need
6th March 1999

You're Just What I Need

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  • The Growing Story

    The Growing Story

    by Antsy

    This story gently teaches children about growing. It starts with a little boy putting away his winter clothes and then the little boy watches his chic...

  • Roar Like a Dandelion

    Roar Like a Dandelion

    by Ithica

     I had high hopes for this book as I thought it would be a fun introduction to the alphabet, but I was disappointed. There is silliness and then there...

  • Roar Like a Dandelion

    Roar Like a Dandelion

    by OliveMummy

    I must admit I was all ready to give this one 3 stars but my daughter expressed how much she enjoyed it and how she thought it was funny! There is cle...

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