Author: Beni Montresor
Alternate names: Beni. Montresor
Born: 31 March 1926
Died: 11 October 2001
Bio: Beni Montresor (31 March 1926 – 11 October 2001) was a versatile Italian artist, opera and film director, set designer, author and children's book illustrator. He won the 1965 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration, recognizing May I Bring a Friend?. The Italian government knighted him in 1966 for his contributions to the arts.