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Holling Clancy Holling

2 August 1900 – 7 September 1973

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Holling Clancy Holling (born Holling Allison Clancy, August 2, 1900 – September 7, 1973) was an American author and illustrator, best known for the book Paddle-to-the-Sea, which was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1942. Paddle to the Sea won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1962. In 1966, Bill Mason direc…

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Nature Children's Books Animals Juvenile Fantasy

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  • What is Holling C. Holling best known for?

    Holling C. Holling is widely recognized for his illustrated children's books that often blend natural history with adventure stories, particularly those featuring animal protagonists or journeys through natural landscapes.

  • Are there any film adaptations of Holling C. Holling's books?

    Yes, his book "Paddle-to-the-Sea" was adapted into an Oscar-nominated short film by the National Film Board of Canada.