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

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$9.99 $19.99 In stock

Category: Signed Books

*Signed Bookplates*

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

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 (1901–1993), best known for books such as The Carrot SeedA Hole is to Dig, and A Very Special House. With an imaginative, spontaneous text from Carter Higgins that pays homage to Krauss’s distinctive 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.

Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Emily ★★★★★

My kid now asks for this one by name at bedtime, and the part about listening to rain instead of a parade always gets a quiet little pause out of him. The bookplate being actually signed makes it feel less like a purchase and more like something we'll keep.

Madison ★★★★★

The signed bookplate arrived in perfect condition, tucked neatly inside the cover, and the free-verse storytelling genuinely captures Ruth Krauss's playful spirit. I read it aloud to my kids and even they could feel the rhythm of her life in the words. It's a beautiful keepsake for anyone who loved

Sebastian ★★★★★

The bonus signed bookplate is such a lovely touch — it's affixed inside the front cover and feels personal. I read it aloud to my kids and the fragmented, rhythmic text (“she listens listens”) genuinely captivates them. A gorgeous tribute that’s as unconventional as Krauss herself.