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William Steig

William Steig

William Steig

William Steig's work has received countless honors and awards. Called the "King of Cartoons" by Newsweek, his cartoons in such magazines as the New Yorker and his books of symbolic drawings have inspired a multitude of cartoonists and artists. His books for children are loved by readers young and old. William Steig received the Caldecott Medal for Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, the Caldecott Honor Award for The Amazing Bone, and the Newbery Honor Award for Abel's Island and Doctor De Soto. His other books include Alpha Beta Chowder (written by Jeanne Steig), Amos & Boris, Brave Irene, CDB!, C D C ?, Dominic, Grown-ups Get To Do All the Driving, Pete's a Pizza,... Read full bio

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble will be released on March 06, 2012 in Trade Paperback
Feb 05, 2012
Jul 29, 2011
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble is now available in Trade Paperback
Nov 07, 2005
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble will be released on October 25, 2005 in Hardcover
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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble is now available in Hardcover
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C D B! is now available in Trade Paperback
May 17, 2005
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House will be released on February 08, 2005 in Trade Paperback
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Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House is now available in Trade Paperback
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C D B! will be released on May 01, 2003 in Trade Paperback
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C D B! is now available in Trade Paperback
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CDB! will be released on May 01, 2003 in
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May 01, 2003

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Artdaily.org, February 10, 2012
...honor books have been named annually since 1938. Caldecott recognized artists Don Freeman (1908–1978), Maurice Sendak, Tomie dePaola, William Steig (1907–2003), Chris Van Allsburg, Daniel San Souci (b. 1948), and Trina Schart Hyman (1939–2004) are...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 10, 2012
...At 11 a.m., interactive puppet theater with Joann Kielar; noon, films, "Pete's a Pizza" and more William Steig stories; 1 p.m., storytelling and dancing with Tracie Yorke; 3 p.m., films, "Where the Wild Things Are" and five more stories by Maurice...
Pittsburgh Tribune Review, February 8, 2012
...from around the world, including such notable artists as Randolph Caldecott, Jules Feiffer, Kate Greenaway, Sarah Novle Ives, William Steig and Chris Van Allsburgh. "It's going to be a really fun exhibit for people because there is a lot of power in the...
Lancaster Online, February 5, 2012
...this and have made sure over the years to include the best cartoonists around. One of these was William Steig (1907-2003), whose combination of artistic talent and witty, insightful captions made him a favorite with New Yorker readers for more than 60...
Record Publishing Online, February 3, 2012
...I can see this book garnering a cult following. Brave Irene by the late award-winning author and illustrator William Steig has been printed in a colorful new edition and packed with a CD, on which the story is read by none other than the fabulous Meryl...
Baltimore's Child, January 26, 2012
...times, from October to December.” Other popular titles include “Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and Other Stories,” by William Steig, “Bedtime with Sesame,” and “Caps for Sale and Other Storybook Classics.” The selection of Playaways,...
Houston Chronicle, January 24, 2012
...Caldecott winner: Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg. Show Caption 1970 Caldecott winner: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig. Show Caption 1964 Caldecott winner: Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak. Show Caption 1963 Caldecott Winner:...
Teacher Tom, October 11, 2011
...of this is I get to expose the kids to my favorite children's book author and illustrator, William Steig.I start off each school year with a reading of Rotten Island, which is the book that changed my mind about what a children’s book could be. From...
Publishing Perspectives, October 4, 2011
...for her generous support of the Carle Museum. Steig, the widow of cartoonist and children’s book author William Steig, remarked on receiving the award that “Shucks. Never thought I’d be an angel. Bill would be surprised as well,” before thanking...
Tactools, September 24, 2011
...mp3 Blueberries for Sal (with signals) – Robert McCloskey – cassette rip.mp3 Brave Irene (no signals) – William Steig – CD Rip.mp3 Brave Irene (with signals) – William Steig – CD Rip.mp3 Download ...
Playing by the book, September 19, 2011
...far as what’s going on right then and changing it as need be. ” Abel’s Island by William Steig “ I didn’t get to William Steig at the right age either, but Abel’s Island is one of my favorite books in any category. If I could choose...
Books and Quilts, September 15, 2011
...While I was reading my Shelf Awareness Newsletter, I came across a video by YA author Cheryl Ranfield.  Great rational for why we should be reading banned books.  Check it out for yourself:Freedom to Read  - List of books challenged in CanadaAmerican...
Writing and Illustrating, July 23, 2011
...John Kanzler grew up in Norwalk Connecticut in a house formerly of William Steig’s and currently lives on a small farm in Greenfield Massachusetts with my wife Diane and his daughter Lorelei. They have several sheep and a llama or two. I...
briciole, July 12, 2011
...cooking list to be used in the near future. As a child, Ruhama of rumahama loved Dominc by William Steig: the book has inspired her to prepare Baby back ribs with a special rub "Dominic is a dog with ambition. He's ready to see the world, so he...