Carolyn Sherwin Bailey (1882, Cleveland, Ohio - 1962) was an American author and educator known for her contributions to children's literature and her dedication to fostering a love of reading among young audiences. She was a respected figure in the literary community, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and education throughout her career.
Miss Hickory, a country doll made from an apple-wood twig, is left behind when her owner goes to Boston. She is helped through the long winter by several farm and forest animals. Prickly and a little stubborn, she slowly learns to accept help from others, and to offer some assistance herself. Newbery Award winner. Illustrated by Ruth Chrisman Gannett (illustrator of *My Father's Dragon*).