She was a runner - up for the Newbery Medal three times from 1925 to 1951 .
Anne Parrish ( November 12 , 1888 -- September 5 , 1957 ) was an American novelist and writer of children 's books .
Anne Parrish was a runner - up for the Newbery Medal three times from 1925 to 1951 .
Anne Parrish ( November 12 , 1888 -- September 5 , 1957 ) was an American novelist and writer of children 's books .