The Story Of Holly And Ivy by Rumer Godden (1987 "Picture Puffin" Paperback) Tells how wishing helped make Christmas a happy time for Ivy (a little girl), Holly (a doll), and Mrs. Jones, who would adopt them both. Ages 5-10. Featuring illustrations by Caldecott medalist Barbara Cooney. Margaret Rumer Godden (1907-1998) was an English author of more than 60 fiction and nonfiction books written under the name of Rumer Godden. Nine of her works have been made into films, in 1991 the animated Christmas television program entitled "The Wish That Changed Christmas" was based on this story. Barbara Cooney (1917-2000) was an American writer and illustrator of 110 children's books, published over sixty years. She received two Caldecott Medals for her work on "Chanticleer and the Fox" (1958) and "Ox-Cart Man" (1979), and a National Book Award for "Miss Rumphius" (1982). Her books have been translated into 10 languages. Oversized softcover. Cover shows indents from storage and handling. Interior is tight, clean and unmarked. Copyrights 1957, renewed 1985 plus illustrations copyright 1985. Reprint edition promoted as a "Picture Puffin" in 1987. Print-run not specified. ISBN: 0-14-05023-X. LCCN: 87-9854. MSR = $4.95.