The Little Island by Golden MacDonald 1946 Doubleday & CompanyVintage Book

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Description

The Little Island is a book by Margaret Wise Brown under the pseudonym Golden MacDonald and illustrated by Leonard Weisgard. Released by Doubleday in 1946, it was the recipient of the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1947.

The Little Island describes the four seasons as experienced by a little island. The book is lyrically written, an example being: "Winter came/ and the snow fell softly/ like a great quiet secret in the night/ cold and still.

The Little Island is an excellent addition to your vintage nature collection or home library.

Condition

The book The Little Island is in good shape for its age with no rips or tears. Please note the wear on the cover and the book is signed by the previous owner as shown in the photos.

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The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved. They may show some wear as is typical for vintage pieces.

Book dimensions:10x8x1

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