Arbuthnot, May Hill. Children and Books. Chicago: Scott, Foresman, 1947. Contains a succinct commentary on Edmonds's work.

Commire, Anne, ed. Something about the Author. Vol. 4. Detroit: Gale Research, 1973. Includes a brief biographical sketch of Edmonds.

Kirkpatrick, D. L., ed. Twentieth Century Children's Writers. New York: St.

Martin's, 1978. Contains biographical information and critical evaluation of Edmonds's work.

Miller, Bertha Mahoney, and Elinor Whitney Field. Newbery Medal Books: 1922-1955. Boston: Horn Book, 1955.

Includes biographical information on Edmonds.