{"product_id":"a-hole-is-to-dig-a-first-book-of-first-definitions-9780062645012","title":"A Hole Is to Dig: A First Book of First Definitions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack in print with gorgeously restored artwork! From beloved children's book creators Ruth Krauss and Maurice Sendak, this iconic hardcover book of first definitions is a clever, humorous read-aloud.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A brother is to help you, a package is to look inside, arms are to hug with, and a book is to look at,\" as award-winning author Ruth Krauss and the many children who made suggestions, revisions, additions (and subtractions) say in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince it was first published in 1952, generations of children have taken this book of words and black-and-white pictures to heart. With wonderful illustrations from Caldecott Medal winner Maurice Sendak, this is the funniest book of definitions you'll ever read! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss these other books by Ruth Krauss and Maurice Sendak: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSomebody Else's Nut Tree\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI'll Be You and You Be Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruth Krauss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.85h x 5.50w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062645012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e43238 \/ Hole Is to Dig\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKrauss, Ruth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuth Krauss\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most widely celebrated children's book authors of all time. Her long list of award-winning books includes \u003cem\u003eThe Carrot Seed\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Happy Day\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Hole Is to Dig\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOpen House for Butterflies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Very Special House\u003c\/em\u003e, and many others. Her books continue to be read and cherished by children throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSendak, Maurice:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaurice Sendak's\u003c\/strong\u003e books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages. He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eWhere the Wild Things Are \u003c\/em\u003eand is the creator of such classics as \u003cem\u003eIn the Night Kitchen\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Outside Over There\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHigglety Pigglety Pop!\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eNutshell Library\u003c\/em\u003e. In 1970 he received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Illustration, in 1983 he received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association, and in 1996 he received a National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003 Sendak received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an annual international prize for children's literature established by the Swedish government.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Ruth Krauss \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48867375808669,"sku":"9780062645012","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_7594f2a5-7e57-472a-a72b-f2e826e059d3.jpg?v=1788334397","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-hole-is-to-dig-a-first-book-of-first-definitions-9780062645012","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}