Barbara Cooney
1917 - 2000
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Biography
Barbara Cooney was an American author and illustrator known for her children's books. She won two Caldecott Medals for illustration, for 'Chanticleer and the Fox' and 'Ox-Cart Man'. Cooney's books often featured strong female characters and emphasized the importance of kindness and compassion. Her illustrations were praised for their attention to detail and historical accuracy.
Famous Quotes (5)
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As long as you can find yourself, you'll never starve.
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Life is your art. An open, aware heart is your camera. A oneness with your world is your film.
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Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his needs, is good for him.
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When you have a picture book, there's a sense of security to know you can go back and repeat and look.
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Making pictures for children is ruinously hard work, expensive, and often thankless.