Louis Slobodkin

Louis Slobodkin (1903–1975) was an American sculptor, writer, and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the popular Spaceship Under the Apple Tree series and illustrations for Many Moons by James Thurber, which earned him the 1944 Caldecott Medal. He illustrated nearly 90 books, authoring about 50 himself, and also created notable sculptures like \"Abraham Lincoln, Rail Fence Mender.\" Books Tell You Why