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| Author | Elizabeth Orton Jones |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Elizabeth Orton Jones |
| Cover artist | Jones |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fantasy, Picture books |
| Published | 1947 |
| Publisher | Macmillan, Purple House Press |
| Publication place | United States |
| ISBN | 1-930900-06-6 (Anniversary edition) |
Big Susan is a 1947 children's fantasy story by American author and illustrator Elizabeth Orton Jones.[1][2] It is generally considered a Christmas story, reflecting the author's love of the holiday season. (She was born on June 25, or, according to her, half past Christmas.)
The plot deals with the Doll family, a family of dolls that belong to Susan, or Big Susan as they call her, for she is more than double their size. One night a year (Christmas) they come to life, and a fantastical story of Christmas miracles begins.
The novel, along with Twig, is one of Jones' most popular books. It was out of print for a few years, until the recent 55th anniversary edition came out, in 2002.
- ^ "Big Susan". Kirkus Reviews. October 1, 1947. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ "Big Susan by Elizabeth Orton Jones". Publishers Weekly. September 1, 2002. Retrieved October 30, 2024.