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Wanda Gág Books

    Wanda Hazel Gág was an American author and illustrator whose artistic legacy is primarily celebrated today through her classic children's books. Growing up in an artistically inclined family, her childhood was filled with art, music, and love, despite economic hardships. Her body of work, ranging from expressive lithographs to timeless children's narratives, showcases a unique style and a profound understanding of her subjects. Gág established herself as a significant figure in children's literature, leaving an indelible mark with her distinctive approach and visual creativity.

    The Story of a Man Who Wanted to do Housework
    Millions of Cats
    The ABC Bunny

    • The ABC Bunny

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      A Newbery Honor Book (1934) An unfortunate accident with an Apple drives Bunny from Bunnyland to Elsewhere. Every letter in the alphabet is represented in Bunny's journey, through what he eats (Greens), to whom he meets (Insects, Jay, Kitten, Lizard), and then a little sleep (Nap), to Tripping back to town, right side Up and Up-side-down. The creation of The ABC Bunny was a Gág family affair, with sister Flavia composing the "ABC Song," included in this faithful edition; brother Howard penning the lettering; and Wanda writing and illustrating the story.

      The ABC Bunny

    • Millions of Cats

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
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      Wanda Gag's timeless tale follows an old man who is looking for the perfect cat. But when he finds them the cats are all too lovely to leave so he returns with 'hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats'. How will he choose which cat to keep?

      Millions of Cats

    • The Story of a Man Who Wanted to do Housework

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Was there ever such a husband?A classic find from the Faber archive and a sure hit on Father's Day!The story of a man who creates more trouble for himself than he could ever have expected, will bring a smile to every dad's face.

      The Story of a Man Who Wanted to do Housework