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KRAUSS, RUTH, 1901 to 1993

Ruth Krauss

American poet, children's writer.

Books: 7
Editions tracked: 11
First editions: 7
Nationality: United States

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Earliest first editionThe Carrot SeedHarper & Brothers, 1945 Most editions trackedA Hole Is to Dig2 editions

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First editions, year by year

1945The Carrot SeedHarper & Brothers
1948BearsHarper
1949Happy DayHarper
1952A Hole Is to DigHarper
1953A Very Special HouseHarper & Row
1954I'll Be You and You Be MeHarper & Row
1960Open House for ButterfliesHarper;H.Hamilton

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The Carrot Seed

Ruth Krauss · first published 1945

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Bears

Ruth Krauss · first published 1948

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Happy Day

Ruth Krauss · first published 1949

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A Hole Is to Dig

Ruth Krauss · first published 1952

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H. Hamilton1963 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

A Very Special House

Ruth Krauss · first published 1953

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I'll Be You and You Be Me

Ruth Krauss · first published 1954

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Open House for Butterflies

Ruth Krauss · first published 1960

1st Harper;H.Hamilton1960 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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When was Ruth Krauss born?

Ruth Krauss was born in 1901 and died in 1993.

How many Ruth Krauss books does MyVolumes track?

We track 7 books by Ruth Krauss across 11 editions, 7 of them first editions.

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