The Books We Loved

Author Spotlight: Margaret Wise Brown

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Today the gals discuss author, Margaret Wise Brown, creator of the beloved classic, Goodnight Moon, and many other books. 

Recommended reads:

Kids:

The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown, Mac Barnett

Adults: 

Margaret Wise Brown: awakened by the moon, Leonard Marcus

In the Great Green Room: the brilliant and bold life of Margaret Wise Brown, Gary

Sources:

  • The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
  • The Traditional and Fine Arts Organization
  • Online exhibits on several of the illustrators discussed, taken from the University of Minnesota Libraries
  • MOMA’s website
  • https://www.esphyrslobodkina.org/
  • Encyclopedia Britannica online
  • An article titled: “Margaret Wise Brown’s Celebration of the Seasons,” by Danielle Ridolfi which was featured on Washington University’s library website
  • 2026 article titled, “The Tao of Margaret Wise Brown,” which was featured in the Brooklyn Downtown Star
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