Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1907 and emigrated
to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the
Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design,
Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing
house. He illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he
himself wrote. The winner of two Caldecott Honors, Mr. Galdone is
fondly remembered for his lively style, bright earthy humor, and
action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for
generations to come. www.paulgaldone.com
Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1907 and emigrated
to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the
Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design,
Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing
house. He illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he
himself wrote. The winner of two Caldecott Honors, Mr. Galdone is
fondly remembered for his lively style, bright earthy humor, and
action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for
generations to come. www.paulgaldone.com
"This imaginative rendition will surely help sustain the popularity of this old favorite." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
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