The Happy Egg

Zusatztext "Perfectly attuned to young children. The book is presented in a small trim size-good for tiny hands-and the palette is dominated by mustard yellows! white! and blue. It's deceptively simple and sweet! but not saccharine." Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext When a little bird is inside an egg, it cannot walk, it cannot sing, and it cannot fly. All it can do is be sat on. But when the time is just right: Pop! —out it comes. And then a little bird can do almost anything ! With the same insightful simplicity of their classic The Carrot Seed , Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson celebrate the promise and confidence of little birds (and young children) everywhere. Zusammenfassung Perfect as a baby shower or Easter basket gift! The Happy Egg celebrates the promise and confidence of little birds (and young children) everywhere. A simple and delightful story for parents and children to enjoy together! now with a refreshed cover design. From the husband-and-wife team who created the timeless classic The Carrot Seed. The Happy Egg is just right for the youngest of readers! and the storyline lends itself to interactive reading—parents can encourage their children to walk! sing! and fly as the little bird does. ...

Product details

• Authors: Crockett Johnson, Ruth Krauss, Ruth/ Johnson Krauss
• Assisted by: Crockett Johnson (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2016
• EAN: 9780062430311
• ISBN: 978-0-06-243031-1
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 211 mm x 4 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION: Classics, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Birds, JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Easter & Lent, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Farm Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Baby Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Marine Life, JUVENILE FICTION: Religious / Christian / Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Religious