Robert Lawson
Robert Lawson (1892-1957) received his art training at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts. His favorite medium, pen and ink, is used expressively and with detail in his black and white illustrations in The Story of Ferdinand (by Munro Leaf). In addition to illustrating many children's books, including Mr. Popper's Penguins, Robert Lawson also wrote and illustrated a number of his own books for children. In 1940, he was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his picture book illustrations in...See more
Robert Lawson (1892-1957) received his art training at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts. His favorite medium, pen and ink, is used expressively and with detail in his black and white illustrations in The Story of Ferdinand (by Munro Leaf). In addition to illustrating many children's books, including Mr. Popper's Penguins, Robert Lawson also wrote and illustrated a number of his own books for children. In 1940, he was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his picture book illustrations in They Were Strong and Good and in 1944, he was awarded the Newbery Medal for his middle grade novel Rabbit Hill. See less
Robert Lawson's Featured Books
Robert Lawson book reviews
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Rabbit Hill
Kindness, Compassion, and Generosity
Set in rural Connecticut, Rabbit Hill tells the story of the Little Animals residing in a place called Rabbit Hill. They are eagerly awaiting the arrival of new folks to the house on Rabbit Hill and ... Read More
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The Fabulous Flight
A great book!
by Maria H, Sep 15, 2011
The book is fabulous says my 11-year-old son!
It's whimsical and entertaining. Read More
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Rabbit Hill
Great for any age!
by Tarissa, Feb 12, 2011
A timeless piece of woodland animal fiction. One of the cutest stories I've read in a long time. Combine heartfelt emotions with humorous antics and little furry creatures... and then you'll have ... Read More
