Author: Hildegard Woodward
Born: 1898
Died: 1977
Bio: Hildegard Woodward (1898–1977) was the author and illustrator of many children's books, two of which were awarded a Caldecott Honor. Woodward's art was not restricted to children's books; her portfolio includes numerous works of fiction and humor for adults. Although most noted for her watercolor illustrations, she painted in oil and  was a children's portrait artist
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