Marjorie Flack first got the idea for her classic story from her
first book, written by her friend Helen Lomen. The Peking ducks in
Angus and the Ducksso intrigued her that she began researching
them. The Story About Pingwas the result. She went on to write and
illustrate many more children's stories, including Boats on the
River, illustrated by Jay Hyde Barnum, which was named a Caldecott
Honor Book. Ms. Flack died in 1958.
Kurt Wiese illustrated almost three hundred books for children.
Books he both wrote and illustrated include You Can Write
Chineseand Fish in the Air. Both stories were named Caldecott Honor
Books, and reflect his experiences as a traveler in China where he
lived for six years. Mr. Wiese died in 1974.
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