⚰️ December 21, 2006 — Passed away Philippa Pierce
British writerPhilippa PiercePhilippa Pearce (1920–2006) died. She is widely recognized as… The best British children’s literature writer of the 20th centuryone.
- Important works and achievements:
- Carnegie Medal: Her representative work isTom’s Midnight Garden-Tom’s Midnight Garden(Published in 1958) won awards 1958 Carnegie Medal.
- Influence: This novel is hailed asA perfect masterpiece of time travel/fantasy literatureThe story tells of a boy named Tom who discovers his backyard has transformed into a mysterious garden after the clock strikes thirteen at midnight, where he meets Hattie, a girl from the Victorian era. The book explores…Time, Memory and LonelinessIt was included in “1001 Children’s Books”.
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⚰️ December 21, 1996 – Passed away: Margaret Ray
German-American author and illustratorMargaret RayMargret Rey (1906–1996) died.
- Important works and contributions:
- She and her husband HA Ray(HA Rey) co-created the world-famous **“Curious George”**.Curious George)series.
- Role: This mischievous but kind-hearted little monkey and his friend “Yellow Hat Man” have become some of the most well-known children’s book characters in the world. Although early books were mostly attributed to her husband, Margaret’s status as a co-creator was confirmed in later editions.
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⚰️ December 21, 1976 – Died: Munro Reeve
American writersMunro Reeve(Munro Leaf, 1905–1976) died.
- Important works and contributions:
- His immortal masterpiece isFlower-loving cow-The Story of FerdinandPublished in 1936, illustrated by Robert Lawson.
- Influence: The story tells of Ferdinand, a bull who only loves the smell of flowers and refuses to fight. Published on the eve of the Spanish Civil War, this book is considered…Classic parables of pacifismDespite being banned in many countries, it eventually became a symbolic work of global children’s literature and was included in “1001 Children’s Books”.
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🎂 Born: December 21, 1955 Ted Van Lishout
Dutch writer, illustrator, and poetTed Van LishoutTed van Lieshout was born. He is a leading figure in contemporary Dutch children’s literature.
- Important works and achievements:
- Hans Christian Andersen Award: He had been in 2014 and 2016 Nominated twiceHans Christian Andersen Award (HCAA) Writer AwardThe finalist list represents a very high recognition of his literary achievements.
- Representative works: include“Freddy always has a good idea-Boer en varkentje (series) and picture book “BirdsHis works are diverse in style, ranging from humorous picture books to profound young adult novels.
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🎂 December 21, 1872 – Birth: Albert Persson Tershwen
American writersAlbert Persson TershwenAlbert Payson Terhune (1872–1942) was born.
- Important works and contributions:
- He createdDog StoryIt is known (especially for Collies).
- Representative works: 《Ryder: A Dog-Lad: A Dog(1919) is a series of stories based on his own real Collie, which has become a famous classic of animal literature.
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⚰️ December 21, 1990 – Died: Susie Weigel
Austrian illustratorSusie Weigel(Susi Weigel, 1914–1990) died.
- Important works and contributions:
- She is a famous Austrian children’s literature authorMira Lobe(Mira Lobe)‘s main collaborator.
- Representative works: Her illustrationsI want to know who I am.-Das kleine Ich bin Ich(Published in 1972) is a well-known picture book in German-speaking countries, telling the story of an unknown little animal’s journey to find its identity. The book is included in “1001 Children’s Books”.
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