Margaret Wise Brown Books and Activities

One of the most beloved books of all time, Goodnight Moon is a must for every bookshelf. 

In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon."

And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—the little bunny says goodnight.

Margaret Wise Brown's simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps, has charmed generations of children.

As in her classic Goodnight Moon, Brown engages children and helps settle them down for sleep as they follow along with the animals from morning to night in the barnyard.

In the barnyard there are roosters and cows, horses and goats, and a pink piglet who is learning to squeal. 

Felicia Bond's atmospheric illustrations add to the tranquil simplicity of this gentle story.

I like stars. Blue stars. Far stars. Shooting stars. I like stars!

This was yet another book that we read over and over and over again. It was incredibly soothing and my boys couldn’t get enough.

The Runaway Bunny, first published in 1942 and never out of print, has indeed become a classic. Generations of readers have fallen in love with the gentle magic of its reassuring words and loving pictures.

A little bunny keeps running away from his mother in this imaginary game of hide-and-seek.

Children will be profoundly comforted by this lovingly steadfast mother who finds her child every time.

A previously unpublished collection of charming lullabies, gorgeously illustrated by 12 award-winning artists!

An accompanying CD, with lilting songs beautifully composed and sung by Emily Gary and Tom Proutt, makes this the perfect gift to wish children a sweet goodnight.

An Amazon Best Book of the Year!

This never-before-published picture book from Margaret Wise Brown, the bestselling author of Goodnight Moon, is brought to life by Loren Long, #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of President Barack Obama’s Of Thee I Sing.

When the sun comes up and the day begins, the little bunny says good day to all the familiar things outside.

To the birds in the skies and the bees in their hives, to everything one by one. And as the sun starts to set, it’s time for the little bunny to say goodnight. Goodnight, kitty. Goodnight, bear. Goodnight, people everywhere.

This previously unpublished picture book by beloved children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown uses her signature word pattern from the classic Goodnight Moon that has soothed generations of children to sleep.

Paired with Loren Long’s gorgeous illustrations, readers will take comfort in the reassuring world of the little bunny and delight at the attention to detail and hidden surprises on every page.

This classic springtime tale from Margaret Wise Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon, is now availabe as a board book!

This classic story follows a little bunny as it finds a blue egg and begins to wonder about all the wonderful things that might be inside.

With colorful illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Leonard Weisgard, and a playful and endearing story by the legendary Margaret Wise Brown, The Golden Egg Book is perfect book for little readers.

Follow Margaret Brown's furry, lovable bunny on his springtime journey to find a home in this Little Golden Book classic perfect for Easter!

Generations of children have followed this adorable bunny in this classic story from the author of Goodnight Moon.

A family favorite since 1956, Margaret Wise Brown's simple yet playful tale is brought to life by Garth Williams's exquisite artwork.

This classic Step 1 Step into Reading all about insects, by the author of the beloved classic Goodnight Moon, makes a perfect gift for nature lovers on Earth Day and every day!

Black Bugs. Green Bugs. Fat Bugs. Buggy Bugs. I like bugs! There are all kinds of bugs!

Whether they are big or small, whether they fly or crawl, bugs are our friends!

Now you can revisit the world of the beloved little bunny and family in this perfect companion to everyone's favorite bedtime story, Goodnight Moon.

Gentle illustrations of everyday objects along with poetic words capture the excitement of a young child exploring new boundaries, as the bunny greets all the familiar things in this new world.

Celebrate 75 years with this beloved classic from Margaret Wise Brown and Garth Williams.

Garth Williams's soft illustrations join Margaret Wise Brown's rhythmic text to create a gentle lullaby that is sure to comfort and delight readers. 

This sturdy board book features a soft, brown, furry tummy on the cover for little ones to touch and feel!

Little Fur Family tells the story of a little fur child's day in the woods with his family. The day ends when his big fur parents tuck him in bed "all soft and warm," and sing him to sleep with a lovely bedtime song. 

A classic Little Golden Book by the author of Goodnight Moon! Once there were two color kittens with green eyes, Brush and Hush...

So goes the rollicking tale of two pouncy kittens who make all the colors in the world.

First published seventy years ago, this classic Little Golden Book by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by the legendary Alice and Martin Provensen continues to charm generation after generation.

Caldecott Medal Winner

Children’s book legend Margaret Wise Brown — author of the cherished classic Goodnight Moon — and Caldecott Medal-winner Leonard Weisgard bring young readers an enduring picture book about the magic of nature. 

Winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal, this beautifully moving story centers around a little island in the midst of the wide ocean, and the curious kitten who comes to visit.

As the seasons pass, the island and the creatures who call it home witness an ever-changing array of sights, smells, and sounds — proving that, no matter how small, we are all an important part of the world.

Once upon a time there was a funny dog named Crispin’s Crispian. He was named Crispin’s Crispian because he belonged to himself.

So begins the story of a dog who runs bang into a little boy, who also belongs to himself.

This quirky, breathtakingly illustrated story is one of Margaret Wise Brown’s best.

From best-selling author Margaret Wise Brown, comes a wonderfully satisfying board book edition of a beloved story.

Brown's lyrical text and gentle question/answer format offer young children plenty of opportunity to chime right in!

The sweet characters are brought to life with adorable paintings by best-selling artist Lisa McCue.

A classic Little Golden Book by Goodnight Moon author Margaret Wise Brown and beloved illustrator Garth Williams. 

Scuppers the Dog wants to be a sailor. He was born at sea and he wants nothing more than to return to water.

Finally, after a long time, Scuppers gets the chance to go out into the deep blue ocean — but his ship gets wrecked! Oh no! But Scuppers won’t let that bother him.

He fixes his boat and gets right back to it!

A bunny-rific bedtime story from the author of Goodnight Moon!Margaret Wise Brown's sweet, poetic tale about a little bunny and why he has to whisper was originally published in the classic Golden Book The Golden Sleepy Book.

Now newly illustrated in dreamy, seasonal pastels, this story is being reissued to delight the next generation of Little Golden Books fans.

This lively poem by Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon, and Edith Thacher Hurd tells the tale of one little boy’s letter.

What happens after he drops it into the mailbox? How does it get to his grandma’s house?

Children will enjoy this classic Little Golden Book about the seven little postmen who got the mail through.

Originally published in 1952, this beloved classic has charming illustrations by Tibor Gergely.