"Describes the life and work of iconic American painter Norman Rockwell"--

This book is a biography of American author Dr. Seuss, whose first published book was And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street. A chapter of creative writing tips is included.

Describes the author and illustrator's life and career, from his childhood and early inspirations to his collaborations with other authors, highlighting his works and the honors he has received.

Children's author and illustrator Tomie dePaola shares special memories of fifteen Christmases he has celebrated over the course of his life, beginning in the 1930s when he was three years old.

I was born at the beginning of it all, on the Red side - the Communist side - of the Iron Curtain. Through annotated illustrations, journals, maps, and dreamscapes, Peter Sis shows what life was like for a child who loved to draw, proudly wore the red scarf of a Young Pioneer, stood guard at the giant statue of Stalin, and believed whatever he was told to believe. But adolescence brought questions. Cracks began to appear in the Iron Curtain, and news...

"Brush up your knowledge on popular American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell with this exciting Who Was? title. Norman Rockwell often painted what he saw around him in nostalgic and humorous ways. After hearing President Franklin Roosevelt's address to Congress in 1943, he was inspired to create paintings that described the principles for universal rights: four paintings that portray iconic images of the American experience. Over the course...

"As well as covering career highlights, this easy to read, illustrated biography also describes the personal life of this genius. Who Was Maurice Sendak is perfect for kids wild about one of the most influential children's book artists of the twentieth century!"--

Tells how a boy became the creator of some of the most loved children's books of all time.

Dr. Seuss was the pen name of Theodor Seuss Geisel. His friends called him Ted. When Ted was in college, he edited the school humor magazine.

Presents the life of the author-illustrator who has won numerous awards and prizes, including the Caldecott medal, for his children's books.