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Leo Lionni’s wide-ranging practice was kaleidoscopic and rooted in a strong sense of justice.

The illustrator of classic children’s books like “Frederick” and “Swimmy” was also a painter, sculptor, graphic designer and more.

Leo Lionni never intended to write and illustrate childrens books. Children’s books were something that happened during his long and multi-faceted career. Many fans of his work, the curators said,

a href= https://www.nrm.org target= _blank Norman Rockwell Museum /a presents the first major American retrospective of artist Leo Lionni, a groun

Beatrix Potter’s tales about the frolics and misadventures of Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Jemima Puddle-Duck and other animals have charmed ch

An exhibition in Nashville of Beatrix Potter’s works explores her love of the world of science and the challenges facing women of the Victorian era.

Through the work of 101 illustrators, Leonard S. Marcus underlines the significant impact of children’s books on global cultures.

A selection of recently published books.

Eleven years before the first Take Our Daughters to Work Day, Amy Schwartz envisioned a Send Your Daughter to Work in Your Place Day. That is the p