The Happy Egg

Krauss, Ruth

ISBN 10: 0060760060 ISBN 13: 9780060760069

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2005

Synopsis

When a little bird is inside an egg, it cannot walk, it cannot sing, and it cannot fly. All it can do is be sat on. But when the time is just right: "Pop!" -- out it comes. And then a little bird can do almost anything!

With the same insightful simplicity of their classic The Carrot Seed, Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson celebrate the promise and confidence of little birds (and young children) everywhere.

About this title

About the Author:

Ruth Krauss was one of the most widely celebrated children’s book authors of all time. Her long list of award-winning books includes The Carrot Seed, The Happy Day, A Hole Is to Dig, Open House for Butterflies, A Very Special House, and many others. Her books continue to be read and cherished by children throughout the world.

Crockett Johnson (1906–1975) was the writer and illustrator of over twenty books for children, including the beloved classic Harold and the Purple Crayon, six subsequent adventures starring Harold, and The Carrot Seed, written by his wife, Ruth Krauss. He was also the creator of the groundbreaking Barnaby, one of the most influential and ingenious comic strips of the twentieth century.

Review:

“A small gem.” (Publishers Weekly)

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060760060
• ISBN 13: 9780060760069
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Johnson Crockett