Soft and warm, Jane’s blanket had always been there to comfort her, and she couldn’t imagine drifting off to sleep without it. But with the passage of time, Jane grew bigger and bigger and her beloved pink blanket got smaller and smaller. This tender tale of how Jane learned to do without her blanket is a story that children and adults will be happy to share.In his only work for children, the author of Death of a Salesman offers a different kind of story.
Arthur Miller’s heartwarming tale of a child’s growth and maturity is accompanied by charming images by Al Parker, a prominent illustrator and founder of the Famous Artists School. AGES: 7 to 12 AUTHOR: American playwright Arthur Miller (1915-2005) ranks among the 20th century’s great dramatists. His many acclaimed plays include All My Sons, Death of a Salesman, The Crucible, and A View from the Bridge as well as the screenplay for The Misfits. Known as The Dean of Illustrators, Al Parker (1906-85) produced 50 covers in a 13-year period for Ladies’ Home Journal. He also contributed to Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Sports Illustrated, and many other publications.