Miss Rumphius
“Miss Rumphius” by Barbara Cooney is a cherished classic published by Penguin on November 6, 1985. This 32-page book tells the story of Alice Rumphius, who dreams of traveling the world and making it a more beautiful place. The narrative follows her journey as she plants seeds of beauty, leaving a lasting legacy of blooming lupines along the coast of Maine.
Readers will find a celebration of nature woven throughout the tale, reflecting themes of environment and personal fulfillment. The illustrations have been meticulously reoriginated from the original art, ensuring a high-quality reproduction of Cooney’s exquisite artwork. This edition captures the timeless essence of Alice’s promise to enhance the world, making it a meaningful addition to any collection of juvenile fiction.
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Alice made a promise to make the world a more beautiful place, then a seed of an idea is planted and blossoms into a beautiful plan. This beloved classic and celebration of nature—written by a beloved Caldecott winner—is lovelier than ever!
Barbara Cooney’s story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication.
The illustrations have been reoriginated, going back to the original art to ensure state-of-the-art reproduction of Cooney’s exquisite artwork. The art for Miss Rumphius has a permanent home in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art.
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