The celebrated author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny
joins forces with the Caldecott Medalist of Smoky Night to tell this
tender story about loving and enduring family relationships.
With words by the renowned Margaret Wise Brown and illustrations by
David Diaz, this treasured picture book tells the tale of a little
scarecrow boy and the lessons he learns from his scarecrow father about
the world**--**until he decides to test his knowledge and himself.
This tender and funny story celebrates the tradition of passing
knowledge from one generation to the next, and the exuberance of
reaching one's potential. Especially perfect for sharing during the
Halloween season.
"The scarecrow boy will enchant young readers. He may be made of
straw, but he is all heart--and so is this picture book." --Publishers
Weekly
"A sunny coming-of-age story." --School Library Journal