David Wiesner
David Wiesner (born February 5, 1956) is an
American illustrator and writer of
children's books, known best for
picture books including some that tell stories without words. As an illustrator he has won three
Caldecott Medals recognizing the year's "most distinguished American picture book for children" and he was one of five finalists in 2008 for the biennial, international
Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest recognition available for creators of children's books.
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