With the fairly recent advent of picture book biographies we do see interesting lives highlighted more frequently. I believe this book has endured, in part, because it shows us a fulfilling life from childhood into old age-something we all aspire to. It was first published in 1985 and it’s still in print from Penguin Random House. The book Miss Rumphius has also enjoyed a long life. The long life of Miss Alice Rumphius is shared by her fictional grand-niece and it included work, travel to exotic places, a beautiful home by the sea, and making a difference in the world…sigh, not too shabby. Often called “the lupine lady,” it was written and illustrated by Barbara Cooney who illustrated many books for children. In honor of Earth Day, I’m sharing Miss Rumphius, a picture book beloved by many-both adults and children.
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