Margaret Wise Brown
Children's author, wrote 'Goodnight Moon'
Born
May 23rd, 1910
114 years ago
Died
November 13th, 1952
72 years ago — 42 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An author and educator, contributed significantly to children's literature. Wrote 'Goodnight Moon,' a beloved bedtime story that has sold millions of copies worldwide. Other popular works include 'The Runaway Bunny' and 'Big Red Barn,' which have become classics in early childhood reading. Focused on the rhythms of language and the experiences of young children, shaping the genre of children's books.
Authored 'Goodnight Moon'
Wrote 'The Runaway Bunny'
Created 'Big Red Barn'
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