Margaret Wise Brown

Children's author, wrote 'Goodnight Moon'

Margaret Wise Brown - Artists & Creatives born May 23rd, 1910
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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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