Wilbur Monroe Leaf (aka Munro Leaf) (1905–1976) was an
American author of children's literature who wrote and illustrated
many books during his long career. His books were illustrated by a
number of famous artists, including Ludwig
Bemelmans, Robert Lawson, and Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr.
Seuss). He is best known for The Story of Ferdinand
(1936).
Robert Lawson (1892–1957) received his art training at the New York
School of Fine and Applied Arts. His favorite medium, pen and ink,
is used expressively and with detail in his black and white
illustrations in The Story of Ferdinand (by Munro Leaf).
In addition to illustrating many children's books,
including Mr. Popper's Penguins, Robert Lawson also wrote and
illustrated a number of his own books for children. In 1940, he was
awarded the Caldecott Medal for his picture book illustrations
in They Were Strong and Good and in 1944, he was awarded
the Newbery Medal for his middle grade novel Rabbit Hill.
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