A Hole Is to Dig: A First Book of First Definitions

A Hole Is to Dig: A First Book of First Definitions - Hardcover

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A Hole Is to Dig: A First Book of First Definitions

A Hole Is to Dig: A First Book of First Definitions - Hardcover

by Ruth Krauss
$19.99
Sale price  $19.99 Regular price 

Book Overview

by Ruth Krauss (Author), Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)

Back 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.

"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.

Since 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!

Don't miss these other books by Ruth Krauss and Maurice Sendak:

Somebody Else's Nut Tree

I'll Be You and You Be Me

Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.47 x 6.85 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: August 25, 2026
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Hole Is to Dig
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.1
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN9780062645012
Author Ruth Krauss
PublisherHarperCollins
GenreChildren and Literature
FormatHardcover
PublishedAugust 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages48
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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