Miss Rumphius
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Alice made a promise to make the world a more beautiful place, then a seed of an idea is planted and blossoms into a beautiful plan. This beloved classic and celebration of nature—written by a beloved Caldecott winner—is lovelier than ever!
One of The Atlantic’s 65 Essential Children’s Books
Barbara Cooney’s story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication.
The illustrations have been reoriginated, going back to the original art to ensure state-of-the-art reproduction of Cooney’s exquisite artwork. The art for Miss Rumphius has a permanent home in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Puffin Books
Publication date : November 6, 1985
Edition : 1st
Language : English
Print length : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 0140505393
ISBN-13 : 978-0140505399
Item Weight : 4.4 ounces
Reading age : 3 – 8 years, from customers
Dimensions : 7.8 x 9.6 x 0.3 inches
Grade level : Kindergarten – 3
Best Sellers Rank: #8,240 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #208 in Children’s Classics #570 in Children’s Literature (Books)
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13 reviews for Miss Rumphius
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SRT –
Great Book
Beautiful book with a wonderful message.
M. –
A Timeless Tale of Beauty and Inspiration: “Miss Rumphius” Children’s Book
“Miss Rumphius,” written and illustrated by Barbara Cooney, is a timeless and enchanting story that continues to captivate readers with its delightful narrative and splendid illustrations. This heartwarming tale follows Alice Rumphius, a woman who aspires to travel the world, live by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful.The legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, is evident in the countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine, as she scattered lupine seeds wherever she went. The story carries a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation, inspiring readers to embrace the idea of leaving a positive mark on the world.Barbara Cooney’s illustrations, true to her artistic brilliance, are beautiful, whimsical, and divine. They complement the narrative seamlessly, bringing to life the charm and beauty of Miss Rumphius’s journey. Cooney’s work, as seen in this book, is a testament to her ability to create visual magic that enhances the storytelling experience.”Miss Rumphius” is a wonderful book with a splendid message that encourages readers, both young and old, to contribute to making the world a more beautiful place. It’s a darling story that leaves a lasting impression and serves as a gentle reminder of the impact one individual can have on the world. Highly recommended for its timeless charm, inspirational message, and the artistic brilliance of Barbara Cooney.
Amazon Customer –
Beautiful children’s book. Adults too.
This is my favorite book. It includes a wonderful philosophy that I try hard to live by. When a life altering decision must be made I ask:“What would Miss Rumphius do?”
“CarbyStreet” –
A Charming Story Of A Genuine Maine Hero
Think “Johnny Appleseed for flowers”, Miss Rumphius was a real person who genuinely spread her love in the most tangible way — by spreading beautiful lupine far and wide in the state of Maine. One of my kids’ favorite books; so much so that I actually got emotional trying to read it to others years later. Charming.
D Powell –
A favorite gift
My go to book gift for young children—so beautifully written and illustrated and such a wonderful message.
smileymc –
Lovely story
Such an adorable story. Made me smile. Quick read.
ACL –
Miss Rumphius is such a beautiful story that allows children to think about what they can do.
This was an absolute favorite for one of my daughters. I would read to them before bedtime and she always chose this book. She was five and was so influenced by the traveling and experiences she proclaimed she was going to travel and never have children ( she was pretty observant , noticing no children on her travels).When miss Rumphius travels back home and collects the seeds and then disperses them through town, she is making her world, her communities world a more beautiful place, I love that the message gets passed along. My daughter collected all our sunflower seeds and sprinkled them on a non maintained walking trail she was 8 or so. unfortunately no flowers grew. She graduates from UCSC this week. Her gift is the famous msg from this book framed and watercolored lupine!, just so happens I found a lupine storage box its so pretty, within the box is a new copy of her childhood book and . things Ive collected along the way. another words this book, the art work and message remained to this day something she loved growing up. it may be meant for children older than 4-5 yrs,but if you have a deep thinker early reader,sensitive too I recommend this book in every childs library. It sends a beautiful message.
Vali G. –
A favorite
I used to read this book over and over to my daughter when she was a little girl. At the time, had checked it out at the library. I just came upon it through a video when a lady was reading it. I of course had forgotten the name of the book. I thought it was called the Lupine Lady. So I was so thrilled to be reacquainted with the book and purchase it.
Crystal –
I purchased this book to go along with a unit study we are reviewing. It’s a lovely story and reminds me of my life so far, which the kids think is quite amusing (not to mention they also think I’m a bit crazy at times)!This year we’ve planted wildflower seeds around the neighbourhood and have spent time cleaning up our street for the community to enjoy. What great timing to go along with this book.We love books that have a deeper meaning and something can be learned from them along side a beautiful (and true) story with lovely illustrations. We recommend this book to children between 4 and 10.
Alex –
One of the few I saved from my own childhood collection & my children all love it, too. Highly recommended!
Miss America –
My favorite book from childhood. I’ve gifted it to at least a dozen new parents, who’ve all equally enjoyed it. The illustrations are so lovely, the story is a timeless tale about finding one’s place in the world & giving back to one’s community – “making the world more beautiful”. Although it’s probably one of the first “feminist” stories (eg. The protagonist is a woman at the turn of the century who prioritizes her career and travel over traditional roles such as marriage and motherhood), ultimately I appreciate there’s no fear-mongering or overt political-activist agenda so prevalent in pre/young-readers today, just tried and true good old-fashioned values of setting goals, following one’s dreams and making the world more beautiful.
カナカナ –
きれいに梱包されて手許に届き、美しい絵本として楽しませていただきました。邦訳の「ルピナスさん」とは、場面によって絵が違っていました。特に表紙絵は、この原書の方が作品にふさわしいと感じましたので、原書を見ることができて良かったです。
Georgia –
La storia non mi è sembrata fantastica ma la consiglio comunque per la qualita dei disegni e anche perché con ogni libro letto in un altra lingua, i bambini apprendono delle nuove parole.