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Margaret Wise Brown Classics Books

In order from The Diggers to A Long Time That I've Loved You.

The Margaret Wise Brown Classics series is a set of 9 picture books by Margaret Wise Brown, published between 1960 and 2019. Written for ages 1–5, most books run about 30 pages.

The Diggers
Goodnight Little One
Count to 10 with a Mouse
Sleep Tight, Sleepy Bears
A Song for All Seasons
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Diggers
Sale price
$574
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 1960

The Diggers

By Margaret Wise Brown, Daniel Kirk (Illustrator)

Discover the world of diggers, from backyard creatures to a mighty steam shovel.

24 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Join a curious child and a lively crew of diggers, including a mole, rabbit, and dog, as they explore the wonders of digging. From backyard burrows to the mighty steam shovel tunneling through mountains, this nostalgic tale blends realism and fantasy, inviting young readers to unearth the magic beneath the surface. What adventures await when you dig deep?
The complete set

Margaret Wise Brown Classics Series

9 books · Published 1960–2019

The Diggers
Series
Sale price
$574

The Diggers

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 1960

Discover the world of diggers, from backyard creatures to a mighty steam shovel.

Goodnight Little One
Series
Sale price
$899

Goodnight Little One

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1961

As night falls, animals and children drift into dreams, closing their eyes to the quiet stars.

A Song for All Seasons
Series
Sale price
$1248

A Song for All Seasons

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013

Journey through the seasons, discovering nature's wonders with a young duo.

Away in My Airplane
Series
Sale price
$1248

Away in My Airplane

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013

Fly through clouds and dreams in a whimsical journey of wonder.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Margaret Wise Brown Classics series?

There are 9 books in the Margaret Wise Brown Classics series. It began with The Diggers in 1960, and the newest book, A Long Time That I've Loved You, was published in 2019.

What ages are the Margaret Wise Brown Classics books best for?

The series is best for ages 1–5, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Margaret Wise Brown Classics to life.

01

Margaret Wise Brown

Author
MB
02

Daniel Kirk

Illustrator
DK
03

Rebecca Elliot

Illustrator
RE
04

Kirsten Richards

Illustrator
KR
05

Julie Clay

Illustrator
JC
06

Charlotte Cooke

Illustrator
CC
07

Henry Fisher

Illustrator
HF
08

Lisa Sheehan

Illustrator
LS
09

Jean Claude

Illustrator
JC
10

Katy Hudson

Illustrator
KH

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