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A story is to share : how Ruth Krauss found another way to tell a tale

Call Number

  • J VOX 921 KRAUSS (CEN, EAS, OSH)

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Edition

[VOX edition].

Publication Information

[Fairfax, Virginia] : [Library Ideas, LLC], 2023.

Physical Description

1 audio-enabled book (1 volume (unpaged)) : chiefly color illustrations ; 27 cm

Audience

Ages 4 to 8 Abrams Books for Young Readers.

Summary

"Born a baby late at night there's no parade just crashing rain She listens listens writes and draws stitches pages sews a book She finds another way to tell a tale This unique picture book biography provides a mesmerizing look at the life of children's writer Ruth Krauss, best known for books like The Carrot Seed, A Hole is to Dig, and A Very Special House. With an imaginative, spontaneous text from Carter Higgins that pays homage to Krauss's distinct voice, and Isabelle Arsenault's exquisite illustrations that evoke a childlike sense of wonder, A Story is to Share is a tribute to storytelling and creativity of all kinds"--

Notes

VOX Books.

Book originally published: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2022.

The VOX audio reader is permanently attached inside the front cover. The VOX Reader is preloaded with a professional audio narration of the text of the book, enabling children to read and listen to the book simultaneously.

VOX audio playback device includes headphone jack, external speaker, play/pause button, volume controls, page-turning controls, rechargeable battery, low battery indicator, and removable AC adapter.

Added Authors

Isabelle Arsenault