Robert McCloskey
Robert McCloskey
1914 – 2003- Books
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John Robert McCloskey (September 15, 1914 – June 30, 2003) was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He wrote and also illustrated nine picture books, and won two Caldecott Medals from the American Library Association for the year's best-illustrated picture book.
Four of the nine books were set in Maine: Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, Time of Wonder, and Burt Dow, Deep-water Man; the last three were all set on the coast. His best-known work is Make Way For Ducklings, set in Boston.
In longer works, he both wrote and illustrated Homer Price and he illustrated Keith Robertson's Henry Reed series.
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Robert McCloskey is a two-time recipient of the Caldecott Medal, one of the most prestigious awards in American children's literature, recognizing the year's most distinguished American picture book for children.
Several of Robert McCloskey's beloved picture books are set in Maine, including "Blueberries for Sal," "One Morning in Maine," "Time of Wonder," and "Burt Dow, Deep-water Man." These stories often capture the unique charm and coastal life of the region.
Robert McCloskey is widely celebrated for his classic children's picture books, particularly "Make Way for Ducklings," which is set in Boston and features a family of ducks navigating the city.