Gail Gibbons

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Gail Gibbons (1944- ) is an author and illustrator of children's books. With over 120 titles to her credit, Gibbons is a leader in the field of nonfiction, educational picture books.

She was born in Oak Park, Illinois, and studied graphic design at the University of Illinois. After working as an artist for a children's show, she decided to write her own children's book. Her first book was called Willy and His Wheel Wagon. [1]


[edit] Partial Booklist

  • Behold… the Dragons
  • Behold… the Unicorns!
  • Farming
  • Fire! Fire!
  • Giant Pandas
  • How a House Is Built
  • Knights in Shining Armor
  • My Basketball Book
  • Penguins
  • Pigs
  • The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree (1984)
  • Tell Me, Tree: A Book About Trees for Kids
  • The Milk Makers
  • The Vegetables We Eat
  • The Reasons for Seasons
  • Willy and His Wheel Wagon

[edit] References

  1. ^ Children's book author and illustrator, Gail Gibbon

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