My World (book) facts for kids
The cover of the book. Artwork by Clement Hurd
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| Author | Margaret Wise Brown |
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| Illustrator | Clement Hurd |
| Cover artist | Clement Hurd |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Harper & Brothers |
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Publication date
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Dec. 1949 |
| Pages | 36 |
| ISBN | 0-06-024798-3 |
| Preceded by | Goodnight Moon |
My World is a popular picture book for children from the United States. It was written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. This book is the third in a series by Brown and Hurd, which also includes the famous Goodnight Moon. My World was published in December 1949. It is often seen as a "companion" to Goodnight Moon, meaning it goes well with it and shares a similar style.
Contents
What Is My World About?
My World continues the story of the little rabbit from Goodnight Moon. In Goodnight Moon, the bunny says goodnight to everything in its green bedroom. But in My World, the bunny's understanding of the world grows much bigger. It starts to explore and think about things beyond just its room.
The Bunny's Growing World
The book shows how the rabbit child understands the world around it. It often connects things to its parents. For example, the bunny thinks about "My slippers. / My pajamas. / Daddy's pajamas." It also looks at chairs, saying, "Mother's chair. / My chair. / A low chair. / A high chair. / But certainly my chair." This shows how young children learn about their surroundings by relating them to their family.
Daily Activities and Discoveries
The rabbit child does many everyday things, just like its parents. It brushes its teeth and plays with a toy car. These simple actions help the bunny explore and learn about its world. The story shows how a child's understanding expands through these small, important moments.
The Ending of the Story
The book ends with a lovely scene. The rabbit child is swinging from a tree branch while its parents sit nearby. The bunny thinks, "Your world. / My world. / I can swing / Right over the world." This ending shows the bunny's growing sense of independence and its joy in discovering its place in the world. It suggests that the world is big and full of possibilities.
The Style of My World
Just like Goodnight Moon, the text in My World is short and simple. It has a dreamlike feeling, and the story follows a child's way of thinking. This makes the book easy and enjoyable for young readers to follow.
The Illustrations
The artwork in My World is very special. It uses a mix of black-and-white pictures and colorful ones. The pages often switch between these two styles. This creates a unique look that helps tell the story and adds to the book's gentle, dreamy mood. The illustrations by Clement Hurd are a key part of what makes the book so loved.
