The Important Thing about Margaret Wise Brown by Mac Barnett and Sarah Jacoby

Well, this book revealed some information about Margaret Wise Brown that I never knew!!  Some of the facts piqued my curiosity so I investigated for more details.  After reading more about her online, my opinion of her has changed quite a bit (not in a positive way).

This book reinforces how children's literature is featuring more and more alternative lifestyles as normal.  Apparently Margaret Wise Brown loved another woman and this fact was included in this biography ( pg. 5 -"Did she ever fall in love?"   "Yes, with a woman called Michael and a man called Pebble.").
Despite this inclusion, I still admire  Mr. Barnett's writing and his apparent thorough research.  Individuals who have read Ms. Brown's books will immediately recognize her style and tone in Mr. Barnett's writing.

Very clever and well researched.

Warnings: Brown's romantic relationship with a woman mentioned, She swam naked (An illustration shows her doing this -nothing inappropriate is showing), and her death/death in general are mentioned throughout the book.
-Borrowed from the library.