The Animal Family
by Randall Jarrell
Buy on AmazonThe Animal Family is a 1965 children's novel by American poet and critic Randall Jarrell and illustrated by noted children's book illustrator Maurice Sendak. It is a 1966 Newbery Honor book and has a significant following among adult readers.
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"Randall Jarrell's "The Animal Family" was read to me, and I've read it to my kids. That's the gold standard."
By the Book: Ethan Hawke · nytimes.com