Nutshell Library

Written & illustrated by Maurice Sendak

Discover whimsical adventures in a pocket-sized library of rhymes and tales for young readers.

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288 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into Maurice Sendak's enchanting Nutshell Library, where playful alligators teach the alphabet, chicken soup marks each month, Johnny counts unexpected guests, and Pierre learns to care. This delightful collection of four pocket-sized books offers endless adventures and lyrical stories that captivate both children and adults. Perfect for small hands, these tales promise to evoke cherished memories and inspire new generations. Whether as a charming gift or a treasured keepsake, this set invites readers to explore the magic of words and imagination. Will Pierre's indifference lead to a surprising twist? Find out in this timeless collection.

From the publisher

From Maurice Sendak, the Caldecott Medal-winning genius who created Where the Wild Things Are, comes Nutshell Library, which will enchant readers with four classic titles.Containing pocket-size versions of perennial favorites Alligators All Around, Chicken Soup with Rice, One Was Johnny, and Pierre, this pint-size library is perfect for small hands.Learn the alphabet with silly alligators, drink chicken soup with rice every month, count visitors with a boy named Johnny, and survive a scare with a boy who doesn’t care. Endless adventures await in these lyrical stories that children, and their grown-up readers, will love reading and sharing over and over again.A wonderful stocking stuffer or baby shower gift, Maurice Sendak’s Nutshell Library will evoke powerful memories for many, and the rhymes and stories continue to speak to new generations of little ones.And if you prefer your Nutshell Library books on their own and not quite so tiny, each is also available in a board book edition.

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