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Margaret Wise Brown Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

1910–1952 · Brooklyn, New York
📖 Best for: Pre-K (ages 2–5)

Margaret Wise Brown booksbooks by Margaret Wise BrownThe Runaway BunnyGoodnight MoonThe Important BookThe Little Fur Family

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Who is Margaret Wise Brown?

Margaret Wise Brown wrote gentle, rhythmic picture books for the very youngest listeners. Goodnight Moon (1947), illustrated by Clement Hurd, is one of the most-read bedtime books in the world, and The Runaway Bunny is a classic of a parent’s love.

Where to start

New to Margaret Wise Brown? Start with Goodnight Moon.

Margaret Wise Brown’s best-known books, in order

Margaret Wise Brown’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. The Runaway Bunny (1942)
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  2. The Little Fur Family (1946)
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  3. Goodnight Moon (1947)
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  4. The Important Book (1949)
    Find it: Open Library · Local library · Libby / OverDrive
  5. Big Red Barn (1956)
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Margaret Wise Brown?

Margaret Wise Brown wrote gentle, rhythmic picture books for the very youngest listeners. Goodnight Moon (1947), illustrated by Clement Hurd, is one of the most-read bedtime books in the world, and The Runaway Bunny is a classic of a parent’s love.

What is Margaret Wise Brown’s most famous book?

Goodnight Moon is a great place to start; other favourites include The Runaway Bunny, The Important Book, The Little Fur Family.

What age are Margaret Wise Brown’s books for?

Margaret Wise Brown’s books are best for pre-k (ages 2–5).

Can I read Margaret Wise Brown’s books free online?

Margaret Wise Brown’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow Margaret Wise Brown books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Margaret Wise Brown ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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