Ruth Krauss
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