Another Important Book
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Written by Margaret Wise Brown Illustrated by Chris Raschka Paperback 32 pages; Dimensions 9.0 x 9.0 in. Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers; (1999) ISBN: 978-0-06-443785-1 While The Important Book described the essential qualities of the familiar things in a child's world, this book addresses the developing characteristics of children themselves. In a playful voice that is uniquely Margaret Wise Brown's comes this delightful picture book about just what it means to be six, five, four, three, one, two and 'most importantly' you. Caldecott Honor Medalist Chris Raschka's innovative illustrations burst with energy and literally dance along with Brown's whimsical verses of discovery. A sturdy mirror fixed to the last page allows readers to literally become a part of the story. Another Important Book is the never-before-published companion to one of the most beloved children's books of all time, The Important Book, originally published in 1949, by Margaret Wise Brown, with illustrations by Leonard Weisgard. It's an invitation to celebrate toddlerhood. Turn the pages to find out exactly what's so important about some of the most important ages of a child's life. Innovative, intriguing, and brimming with vitality. --The Horn Book Loving, perceptive writing. A poetic yet sound ode to growing up. --ALA Booklist A joyful book with a timeless theme. --School Library Journal   Applications: Attribute analysis, vocabulary, prioritizing content, and an infectious writing format for research and topic content CLASSROOM ACTIVITY ELL and Dual Language The simple format of this book provides an excellent opportunity to translate the content into multiple languages. *REPRINTED FROM: Kingore, B. (2009). Bertie's Book Notes 2009. Austin, TX: Professional Associates Publishing.   ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR: Margaret Wise Brown is one of the best-selling children's book authors of all time. Her unique ability to see the world through a child's eyes gave a new and enduring dimension to picture-book writing. When she died in 1952, she left behind a legacy of books for children that continue to be cherished by each new generation of readers. Her friends say she was a creative genius who made a room come to life with her excitement. Margaret modestly saw herself as something else&endash;a writer of songs and nonsense. Chris Raschka, writer, illustrator and trained violist is one of the country's top children's book talents. His Yo! Yes? was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1993 and named by School Library Journal as one of its 100 Books that Shaped the Century list. Mysterious Thelonious, one of a series of books on jazz greats, and A Poke in the I, have been named New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Books.