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Margaret Wise Brown

Margaret Wise Brown (1910–1952), best known as the author of Goodnight Moon, wrote countless children’s books inspired by her belief that the very young are fascinated by the simple pleasures of the world around them. Among her many bestselling books are The Little Island, The Golden Egg Book, The Color Kittens, and The Sailor Dog.

Home for a Bunny | Read Aloud Flip-Along Book

The Color Kittens | Flip-Along Storytime Book

The Golden Egg Book | Read Aloud Flip-Along Book

Mister Dog | Read Aloud Flip-Along Book

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Home for a Bunny | Read Aloud Flip-Along Book

The Color Kittens | Flip-Along Storytime Book

The Golden Egg Book | Read Aloud Flip-Along Book

Mister Dog | Read Aloud Flip-Along Book

Celebrating 100 years of James Baldwin

In celebration of James Baldwin, the literary legend and civil rights champion, and the centennial of his birth, we are sharing a collection of his work.   James Baldwin (1924–1987) was a novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and social critic. His first novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain, appeared in 1953 to excellent reviews, and his essay collections Notes

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The New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

The New York Times recently published their list “100 Best Books of the 21st Century.” We are pleased to announce that there are 49 titles published from Penguin Random House and its distribution clients included in this list. Browse our collection of Penguin Random House titles here. Browse the full list from The New York

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