Harper Trophy Books Books
Book #1
Will Spring Be Early? Or Will Spring Be Late?
Written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson
4 - 8
Reading
age
48
Page
count
Jan 1, 1990
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date
Hardcover
$14.99
$13.98
Summary
Crockett Johnson’s charming book about a groundhog searching for signs of spring is now back in print! First published in 1959, this edition of the funny story about a Groundhog Day mix-up features refreshed cover artwork ready to delight a whole new generation of readers.With slightly more text than Harold and the Purple Crayon, this book is great for beginning readers or for reading aloud with little ones. Pair it with Crockett Johnson’s Time for Spring for even more snow-turned-to-springtime fun!
Harper Trophy Books Series
2 books
| Year | Title | Author | Illustrator | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Will Spring Be Early? Or Will Spring Be Late? | Crockett Johnson | Crockett Johnson | 48 |
| Runaway to Freedom | Barbara Smucker | Charles Lilly | 160 |
The Creatives Behind the Books
Author & Illustrator
Crockett Johnson (1906-1975) was the writer and illustrator of over twenty books for children, including the beloved classic Harold and the Purple Crayon, six subsequent adventures starring Harold, and The Carrot Seed, written by his wife, Ruth Krauss. He was also the creator of the groundbreaking Barnaby, one of the most influential and ingenious comic strips of the twentieth century.
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