Janice May Udry was een Amerikaanse auteur, bekend om haar suggestieve verhalen. Haar werken werden gekenmerkt door een onderscheidende stijl en een diepgaand inzicht in de menselijke psyche. Ze richtte zich op thema's die resoneerden bij een breed publiek en liet een blijvende indruk achter in het literaire landschap. Haar bijdragen aan de literatuur worden nog steeds gevierd.
Maurice Sendak's artwork in this picture book shines with enhanced reproduction techniques, allowing readers to experience his stunning originals in vibrant detail. Accompanied by Janice May Udry's evocative text, the story evokes the magic of moonlit nights and the warmth of childhood memories. Celebrated for its timeless beauty, The Moon Jumpers received a Caldecott Honor in 1960, and its enchanting illustrations continue to inspire and captivate new generations.
James used to be my friend. But today he is my enemy. James and John are best friends—or at least they used to be. They shared pretzels, umbrellas, and even chicken pox. Now James always wants to be boss, and John doesn't want to be friends anymore. But when he goes to James' house to tell him so, something unexpected happens.
"Trees are very nice," says Janice May Udry in her first book for children. She goes on to explain that even one tree is nice, if it is the only one you happen to have.Some of the reasons why trees are so good to have around are funny. Some are indisputable facts. But in all of them there is a sense of poetic simplicity and beauty which will be sure to entrance any young child. Whether he knows one tree or many, he will relish the descriptions of the delights to be had in, with, or under a tree.Marc Simont's joyous pictures, half of them in full color, accentuate the child-like charm of the words. And each painting of a tree or trees shows just how very nice they can be.