A Story Is to Share: How Ruth Krauss Found Another Way to Tell a Tale

*Signed Bookplates*

The extraordinarily told, one-of-a-kind story of legendary author and childrens book icon Ruth Krauss

Born
a baby
late at night
theres 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 childrens writer Ruth Krauss (19011993), best known for books such asThe Carrot Seed,A Hole is to Dig, andA Very Special House. With an imaginative, spontaneous text from Carter Higgins that pays homage to Krausss distinctive voice, and Isabelle Arsenaults exquisite illustrations that evoke a childlike sense of wonder,A Story Is to Shareis a tribute to storytelling and creativity of all kinds.