Happy Birthday to one of our favorite picture book creators, Leo Lionni! He would be 101 today!
Leo Lionni has not only brought the world so many wonderful and beloved characters and books, but he was also a mentor to Eric Carle and has a very special place in our hearts here at The Carle. You can even find his iconic mice in our logo!
You can learn more about Leo Lionni and his special relationship with Eric Carle in an earlier blog post here.
We have a complete collection of Leo Lionni’s books for sale in our shop (everything that’s still in print, that is) so check here to make sure there’s nothing missing from your own personal library?
Have you seen this recently re-published gem?
What’s your favorite Leo Lionni book?
Tags: Birthday, Illustrators, Leo Lionni, picture books