The Little Scarecrow Boy [Hardcover]

The celebrated author ofGoodnight MoonandThe Runaway Bunnyjoins forces with the Caldecott Medalist ofSmoky Nightto tell this tender story about loving and enduring family relationships.

With words by the renownedMargaret Wise Brownand illustrations by David Diaz, this treasured picture booktells the tale of a little scarecrow boy and the lessons he learns from his scarecrow father about the world—until he decides to test his knowledge and himself.

This tender and funny story celebrates the tradition of passing knowledge from one generation to the next, and the exuberance of reaching one’s potential. Especially perfect for sharing during the Halloween season.

“The scarecrow boy will enchant young readers. He may be made of straw, but he is all heart—and so is this picture book.” —Publishers Weekly

“A sunny coming-of-age story.” —School Library Journal

Once upon a time in a cornfield there lived a scarecrow and his scarecrow wife and their little scarecrow boy. So begins Margaret Wise Brown's long lost treasure about a little scarecrow boy and the lessons he learns from his scarecrow father every day of the world, until the time he decides to test his knowledge and himself. Published here for the first time as a picture book,The Little Scarecrow Boyis a timeless story about the things children cherish family, home, and their place in the world. Tender and funny, it celebrates the tradition of passing knowledge from one generation to the next, and the exuberance that comes with reaching one's full potential. Known for his stunning design and breathtaking craftsmanship, Caldecott medal recipient, David Diaz declares an entirely new direction withThe Little Scarecrow Boy.He perfectly captures the essence of this all-but-forgottenlĂ*