Ruth Krauss | |
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Born | Baltimore Maryland, U.S. | July 25, 1901
Died | July 10, 1993 | (aged 91)
Occupation | Writer |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Parsons School of Design |
Genre | Children's book |
Spouse | Crockett Johnson |
Ruth Ida Krauss (July 25, 1901 – July 10, 1993) was an American writer of children's books, including The Carrot Seed, and of theatrical poems for adult readers.[1] Many of her books are still in print.[2][3]