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Robert McCloskey

AmericanSeptember 15, 1914 – June 30, 2003Children's Literature

Robert McCloskey was an American author-illustrator who won the Caldecott Medal twice, for Make Way for Ducklings and Time of Wonder. His lovingly detailed images of New England life defined a golden era of American picture books.

Works

  • Make Way for DucklingsClassic children's book about duck family's migration and search for safe nesting home→
  • Blueberries for SalPicture book about a girl and bear gathering berries and learning from nature→
  • One Morning in MaineChildren's story about girl losing her tooth and family adventure in Maine island→
  • Time of WonderLyrical picture book about children experiencing changing seasons on island home→
  • Homer PriceChapter book about boy Homer and his humorous adventures in small Ohio town→

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