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About the Author

JANETTE SEBRING LOWREY (1892-1986), a Texan, wrote mostly teen fiction during the 1940s and 1950s. Her young adult novelMargaretwas adapted into a TV serial,Walt Disney Presents- Annette,which aired onThe Mickey Mouse Clubin 1958, starring Annette Funicello. But Lowrey is best known as the author ofThe Poky Little Puppy,which was one of the original twelve Little Golden Books that launched in 1942. It went on to become an icon, and the bestselling picture book of all time.

GUSTAF TENGGREN(1896-1970) was a well-known illustrator in his native Sweden before immigrating to the United States in 1920. He illustrated many Golden Books, beginning withThe Poky Little Puppy.One of the original twelve Little Golden Bookspublished in 1942,The Poky Little Puppywent on to become the bestselling picture book of all time. Other iconic Little Golden Books illustrated by Tenggren includeThe Saggy Baggy ElephantandTawny Scrawny Lion.In the late 1930s, Tenggren worked for the Disney Studio, providing concept artwork (created to inspire and guide animators) for various characters and scenes inBambi, The Old Mill, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio,andFantasia.