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Ruth Krauss

AmericanJuly 25, 1901 – July 10, 1993Children's Literature

Ruth Krauss was an American picture book author who collaborated with Crockett Johnson and Maurice Sendak on groundbreaking early works. Her experimental, child-centered approach helped shape the modern American picture book.

Works

  • The Carrot SeedPicture book about a child's faith in planting a carrot seed despite others' skepticism→
  • A Hole Is to DigPlayful picture book defining childhood concepts through simple poetic definitions→
  • A Very Special HouseChildren's book celebrating the imaginary games and freedom of a very special house→
  • The Happy DayPicture book about animals awakening from hibernation on a spring morning→
  • I'll Be You and You Be MePicture book exploring role reversal as two children imagine being each other→

Related

Wanda Gag·Crockett Johnson·Maurice Sendak
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