Lesser-Known Titles from Authors of Classics
We all know and love our classics like The Snowy Day, Corduroy, Where the Wild Things Are, and Goodnight Moon. Some of you probably received one or more of these as a baby gift. The Snowy Day was even confirmed as the most frequently borrowed book in the history of The New York Public Library! I’d like to recommend a lesser-known book by the authors of each of these books. They may not be classics, but they are just as worthy of reading. Some of them I enjoyed even more than their popular “sibling book!”
Peter’s Chair by Ezra Jack Keats published 1967 (author of The Snowy Day)
This book may be decades old, but the feelings that come along with surrendering your old belongings to younger siblings never change. A sweet story about big brother Peter having mixed emotions welcoming his little sister.
A Rainbow of My Own by Don Freeman published 1966 (author of Corduroy)
The simple magic of a rainbow is captured beautifully in this book.
Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months by Maurice Sendak published 1962 (author of Where the Wild Things Are)
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An overview of the months of the year within the context of loving chicken soup. A perfect mix of silly and informative. You must look up the song version of this one– sung by the one and only Carole King.
My World by Margaret Wise Brown published 1949 (author of Goodnight Moon)
I found this one in a little free library and thought it was so odd, but grew to love it. This is a companion to Goodnight Moon, for readers who enjoy something a little offbeat.
What are your favorite books by these authors? Are there any other authors of classics that you think have overlooked titles? Let me know at laurenreadsitall@gmail.com.
About the guest blogger
Meet Lauren!
Lauren is the proud mom of a three-year-old who shares her love of books. She lives in the suburbs of Boston with her husband and son. She’s in more book clubs than she can disclose and never tires of talking about reading.
