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September 15 marks the 97th birthday of author and illustrator Robert McCloskey.
McCloskey's stunning illustrations paired with sweetly memorable stories have made his books a staple in homes, libraries, and classrooms all over the country. One of his best known stories Make Way for Ducklings which is set in Boston, MA was not only awarded a Caldecott Medal, it has been made the official children's book of Massachusetts where you can climb around the bronze sculpture of Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings in the Public Garden and participate in the annual Make Way for Ducklings Parade!
Celebrate by checking out one of these classic McCloskey stories:
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Happy 97th Birthday Robert McCloskey!
September 15 marks the 97th birthday of author and illustrator Robert McCloskey.McCloskey's stunning illustrations paired with sweetly memorable stories have made his books a staple in homes, libraries, and classrooms all over the country. One of his best known stories Make Way for Ducklings which is set in Boston, MA was not only awarded a Caldecott Medal, it has been made the official children's book of Massachusetts where you can climb around the bronze sculpture of Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings in the Public Garden and participate in the annual Make Way for Ducklings Parade!
Celebrate by checking out one of these classic McCloskey stories:
- Make Way For Ducklings
- Blueberries For Sal
- One Morning in Maine
- Centerburg Tales
- Happy 65th Birthday David Mccaulay!
Friday, Dec. 2 is the birthday of author and illustrator David McCaulay. Macaulay is the author and illustrator of many books on architecture and design including the famous The Way Things Work. His titles break down complex engineering and...
- Happy 65th Birthday Eric Kimmel!
Sunday, October 30, is the birthday of author Eric Kimmel. Eric knew once he learned in Kindergarten what an author was that he wanted to write stories! 50 books, and several awards (including the Caldecott Medal and Newbury Honor for Hershel and the...
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Wednesday, September 21 is the birthday of Japanese artist and children's author Taro Yashima. Taro Yashima learned to appreciate art from an early age. Born in Kagoshima, Japan, his father collected artwork and encouraged his son to study at the...
- Happy 111th Birthday Holling C. Holling!
On Tuesday August 2nd, the Aurora Hills Library says Happy 111th birthday to children's author Holling C. Holling's! Holling didn't start his career writing. After graduating from the Art Institute of Chicago he worked as a taxidermist, an...
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