Prolific children's book illustrator Leonard Kessler, known for his wide range of early readers, picture books, and concept books, died on February 16 at age 101. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-01 05:00:00 UTC ]
A writer and illustrator, he created more than 200 books for young readers, including the ode to individuality “Mr. Pine’s Purple House." Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-02-26 04:19:15 UTC ]
He crafted tales of everyday life for early readers. His “Mr. Pine’s Purple House,” first published in 1965, later inspired a new publishing company — and Jeff Bezos. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2022-02-24 23:32:36 UTC ]