{"product_id":"the-little-island-caldecott-medal-winner-9780385746403","title":"The Little Island: (Caldecott Medal Winner)","description":"\u003cb\u003eChildren's book legend Margaret Wise Brown--author of the cherished classic \u003ci\u003eGoodnight Moon--\u003c\/i\u003eand Caldecott Medal-winner Leonard Weisgard bring young readers an enduring picture book about the magic of nature.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWinner 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Wise Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (1910-1952), best known as the author of \u003ci\u003eGoodnight Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, wrote countless children's books inspired by her belief that the very young are fascinated by the simple pleasures of the world around them. Among her many bestselling books are \u003ci\u003eThe Little Island\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Golden Egg Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Color Kittens\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Sailor Dog\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeonard Weisgard \u003c\/b\u003e(1916-2000) was a beloved and award-winning illustrator of more than 200 children's books, perhaps best known for his collaboration with the author Margaret Wise Brown. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Little Island\u003c\/i\u003e (for which he won the Caldecott Medal in 1947), \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Egg Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Bunny\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Doubleday Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50590765187346,"sku":"9780385746403","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b7d18d8e-b7d3-4325-8114-3fa3d98ef55b.jpg?v=1732081701","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-little-island-caldecott-medal-winner-9780385746403","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}