⚰️ December 4, 1987 — Died: Arno Lobel
American writer and illustratorArno Lobel(Arnold Lobel, 1933–1987) died. He is widely recognized as…One of the greatest authors and illustrators of 20th-century American children’s literature’s first children’s book, *I Can Read*..
- Important works and contributions:
- His representative work isfrogs and toads-Frog and Toad(1970–79) series. This series explores through simple language and gentle humor…Friendship, Tolerance, and Philosophy in Everyday LifeIt has become a model for American primary reading series.
- Representative works and honors:
- His picture bookLobel’s Fables-Fables(Published in 1980) won awards 1981 Caldecott Medal.
- His worksRat soup-Mouse Soup(1977) tells the story of a mouse caught by an owl and how it uses a folk tale to save its life. It is often translated into versions such as “Owl’s Tears Tea”.
| Death | Arnold Lobel | Arnold Lobel (Wikipedia) |
🎂 December 4, 1905 – Birth: Munro Reeve
American writer and illustratorMunro Reeve(Munro Leaf, 1905–1976) was born.
- Important works and contributions:
- His most famous work is the picture book […].Flower-loving cow-The Story of FerdinandPublished in 1936, illustrated by Robert Lawson. The story tells of a Spanish bull named Ferdinand who dislikes bullfighting and prefers to sit quietly under a tree and smell the flowers.
- Influence: This picture book isOn the eve of World War IIPublished, because of its impactPacifism, individualism and nonviolent resistanceIts gentle praise sparked a huge social response and became a classic of picture books worldwide, and was included in “1001 Children’s Books”.
| born Munro Leaf | The Story of Ferdinand (Wikipedia) |
🎂 Born December 4, 1953: Margaret Pratchett
Czech illustratorMargaret Pratchett(Markéta Prachatická-Kolíbalová) was born. She is believed to be…Czech illustration communityOne of the important representatives.
- Important works and contributions: Prachetika’s illustration style isDelicate lines, unique perspective, and rich imaginationIt is known for its classical retelling.
- Representative works and honors:
- She once didGrimm’s Fairy Tales《Dwarfs and Other Grimm’s Fairy Tales-Rumpelstiltskin and Other Grimm TalesIllustrated by Carol Ann Duffy in 1999, the book was adapted by Carol Ann Duffy and included in “1001 Children’s Books”.
- BIB Medal (Plaque): She relied on her work for “Alice in the MirrorThe illustrations created by him won an award. Medal Award at the 1985 Bratislava International Biennial of Illustrations (BIB).
| born | Markéta Prachatická | Markéta Prachatická (Czech Wikipedia) |
⚰️ December 4, 1981 — Died: Raul Undine
Italian illustratorRaul UndineRaoul Verdini (1899–1981) died.
- Important works and contributions: Undine is The most important Italian children’s book illustrator of the mid-20th centuryOne of them, especially skilled at creating illustrations for literary classics.
- Representative works: HeGianni RodariGianni Rodari’s famous children’s novelThe Adventures of Pinocchio-Le avventure di CipollinoHe created the illustrations in 1951. His illustration style is vivid and humorous, perfectly interpreting the stories of Rodari.irony and absurdityIt was included in “1001 Children’s Books”.
| Death Raoul Verdini | Raoul Verdini (Italian Wikipedia) |
🎂 December 4, 1927 – Birth: Rafael Sánchez Felosio
Spanish writer and linguistRafael Sánchez FelosioRafael Sánchez Ferlosio (1927–2019) was born. He is considered to be…Giants of postwar Spanish literatureone.
- Important works and contributions:
- His novelThe Adventures of the Clever Alfonvi-Industrias y andanzas de Alfanhuí(Published in 1951) is hailed asPioneers of Spanish magical realism children’s literatureThe novel tells the story of a young boy named Alfonvi’s extraordinary adventures in the Spanish countryside.
- Influence: This work is because ofPoetic language, philosophical allegoriesand pairChildhood ImaginationIt earned respect and became a cross-cultural classic in Spanish literature, and was included in “1001 Children’s Books”.
| born Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio | Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio (Wikipedia) |