A brief biography of the creator of Green eggs and ham and The cat in the hat.

James Stevenson remembers his family life during his ninth year, particularly a summer car trip through several states in the West.

A biography of the artist best known for his portrayals of "common people caught in ordinary situations."

From gas rationing to air-raid drills, as long as the war lasts, life is going to be different for Tomie. And sometimes different is hard. Fortunately, Tomie still has school, his family, and the things he's good at to carry him through.

A well-known illustrator of children's books discusses her life and art.

Describes the process by which several teams of authors and illustrators have created such picture books as "Louis the Fish," "The Glorious Flight," "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales," "Sam and the Tigers," and "The Magic School Bus Explores the Senses."

Discusses the early life, education, and career of children's book artist and author Tomie de Paola.

Examines the life, career, artistic style, and literary themes of the twentieth-century author and illustrator of such classic picture books as "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel" and "The Little House."