A Home in the Barn - Hardcover

by Margaret Wise Brown (Author), Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)

Goodnight Moon author Margaret Wise Brown's words are brought to beautiful life by Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney. This must-have for every child's library is perfect for cozy wintertime readings.

"A glorious tribute to Brown's timeless classic." --Booklist (starred review)

This never-before-published picture book from beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown tells the comforting, snowy story of animals seeking shelter from the cold in a big warm barn. An Indie Next List Pick!

Margaret Wise Brown's classic picture books inlcude Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny, Big Red Barn, and many more.

Jerry Pinkney was "widely acclaimed for his picture books honoring his Black heritage as well as for his richly detailed works reimagining well-loved fairy and folktales," noted Publishers Weekly. His version of The Lion & the Mouse by Aesop was awarded the Caldecott Medal, and his books also received five Caldecott Honor citations. He was recognized with two lifetime achievement awards: the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now known as the Children's Literature Legacy Award) and the Coretta Scott King Virginia Hamilton Award.

Outside in the cold, hear the wind rattle, come to the barn, keep warm with the cattle...

Front Jacket

Outside in the cold Hear the wind rattle Come to the barn Keep warm with the cattle.

As the chilly winter approaches, all the animals--from the horses to the cattle to the cat and the mice--find coziness and comfort in the warmth of the barn and one another.

From beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown, this heartwarming picture book is told in soothing verse and brought to life with beautifully detailed illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney.

Back Jacket

Outside in the cold Hear the wind rattle Come to the barn Keep warm with the cattle.

As the chilly winter approaches, all the animals--from the horses to the cattle to the cat and the mice--find coziness and comfort in the warmth of the barn and one another.

From beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown, this heartwarming picture book is told in soothing verse and brought to life with beautifully detailed illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney.