Author 37: Leo Lionni in Holland, Italy and the U.S.A.

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Born in Holland in 1910, Leo Lionni started writing and illustrating children's books at forty-nine years of age. He continued writing and illustrating over forty books until his death in Tuscany, Italy at the age of 89. He and his wife spent time living between homes in Italy and the United States.

Frederick, featured above, touchingly tells of intangible talents that affect us in positive ways. Frederick seems not to contribute to the winter collection but his contributions helped sustain his family at the end of the winter months.