Ingri d’Aulaire (1904–1980) and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire (1898–1986) were authors and illustrators of many popular children’s books, including Children of the Northlights, Ola, Leif the Lucky, d’Aulaires’ Book of Norwegian Folktales, and Nils, all published by the University of Minnesota Press. The d’Aulaires also wrote notable children’s books about Greek and Norse mythology, and their book Abraham Lincoln was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1939.

"A folk tale brought to new life with excellent pictures, rich in humorous detail."-The Nation   "Never has the story been presented with a more enchanting gaiety and a more childlike spirit."-New York Times   "A cheerful, radiantly illustrated tale."-Publishers Weekly   "American children’s literature is much richer than it ever could have been without Ingri and Edgar d’Aulaire."-Horn Book   "‘Tops’ in our picture book parade is Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire’s delightful book, Don’t Count Your Chicks, their finest work . . . teeming with fun-provoking, satisfying pictures in color, and a story to match."-Christian Science Monitor   "Robustly funny in spirit and details that children love to pore over."-Weekly Book Review   "First published in 1943, this story has lots none of its poignancy, humor, charm, or words of wisdom."-Youth Services Book Review   "A splendid reintroduction of this timeless tale."-Chronicle Journal

Ingri d’Aulaire (1904–1980) and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire (1898–1986) were authors and illustrators of many popular children’s books, including Children of the Northlights, Ola, Leif the Lucky, d’Aulaires’ Book of Norwegian Folktales, and Nils, all published by the University of Minnesota Press. The d’Aulaires also wrote notable children’s books about Greek and Norse mythology, and their book Abraham Lincoln was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1939.

"A folk tale brought to new life with excellent pictures, rich in humorous detail."-The Nation   "Never has the story been presented with a more enchanting gaiety and a more childlike spirit."-New York Times   "A cheerful, radiantly illustrated tale."-Publishers Weekly   "American children’s literature is much richer than it ever could have been without Ingri and Edgar d’Aulaire."-Horn Book   "‘Tops’ in our picture book parade is Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire’s delightful book, Don’t Count Your Chicks, their finest work . . . teeming with fun-provoking, satisfying pictures in color, and a story to match."-Christian Science Monitor   "Robustly funny in spirit and details that children love to pore over."-Weekly Book Review   "First published in 1943, this story has lots none of its poignancy, humor, charm, or words of wisdom."-Youth Services Book Review   "A splendid reintroduction of this timeless tale."-Chronicle Journal

Ingri d’Aulaire (1904–1980) and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire (1898–1986) were authors and illustrators of many popular children’s books, including Children of the Northlights, Ola, Leif the Lucky, d’Aulaires’ Book of Norwegian Folktales, and Nils, all published by the University of Minnesota Press. The d’Aulaires also wrote notable children’s books about Greek and Norse mythology, and their book Abraham Lincoln was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1939.

"A folk tale brought to new life with excellent pictures, rich in humorous detail."-The Nation   "Never has the story been presented with a more enchanting gaiety and a more childlike spirit."-New York Times   "A cheerful, radiantly illustrated tale."-Publishers Weekly   "American children’s literature is much richer than it ever could have been without Ingri and Edgar d’Aulaire."-Horn Book   "‘Tops’ in our picture book parade is Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire’s delightful book, Don’t Count Your Chicks, their finest work . . . teeming with fun-provoking, satisfying pictures in color, and a story to match."-Christian Science Monitor   "Robustly funny in spirit and details that children love to pore over."-Weekly Book Review   "First published in 1943, this story has lots none of its poignancy, humor, charm, or words of wisdom."-Youth Services Book Review   "A splendid reintroduction of this timeless tale."-Chronicle Journal