He left home at eight years of age, travelling by train to Ottawa to be close to the most important person in his life, his grandmother. They played bingo and went to wrestling matches. He loves tropical islands, pasta, vivid colours and believes kids are much smarter than they let on. Read about his contribution to the exhibit here . Willowdale, Annick Press, 1990.
Children love the rhyme and rhythm of the poems, the ideas, and the pictures.
Adults can appreciate what Ward calls his sometimes 'surreal' images. This combination helps bring families together. Review by Leo Antonelli. Halifax Chronicle Herald , December 7, 1990. Twelve Kids, One Cow .