Robert Lawson was an American children's book writer and illustrator born in New York City in 1892. He is best known for his illustrations in classic children's books such as The Story of Ferdinand and Mr. Popper's Penguins, as well as his original works like Rabbit Hill and Ben and Me. His work has earned him a net worth of $1.7 million.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)
About
An American children's book writer and illustrator, he is known for his art work in such children's classics as The Story of Ferdinand and Mr. Popper's Penguins. He also illustrated numerous original works, including Rabbit Hill and Ben and Me.
Before Fame
He studied art for three years under illustrator Howard Giles at the New York School of Fine and Applied Art.
Trivia
He was the first person to be given both the Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Medal.
Family Life
He was born in New York City and raised in New Jersey. In 1922, he married Mary Abrams.
Associated With
He wrote a book about Christopher Columbus.
