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Leonard Weisgard

Leonard Weisgard (1916-2000) was a beloved and award-winning illustrator of more than 200 children’s books, perhaps best known for his collaboration with the author Margaret Wise Brown. His books include The Little Island (for which he won the Caldecott Medal in 1947), The Golden Egg Book, and The Golden Bunny.
The Funny Bunny Factory
The Golden Egg Book
Margaret Wise Brown's The Golden Bunny
The Golden Christmas Tree
The Little Island
Favorite Poems Old and New

Books

The Funny Bunny Factory
The Golden Egg Book
Margaret Wise Brown's The Golden Bunny
The Golden Christmas Tree
The Little Island
Favorite Poems Old and New

Books for Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

This Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month (and beyond!), we’re celebrating authors, creators, and illustrators from the Hispanic and Latine community. Join us in uplifting their voices and stories by bringing them into your classroom. Find a full collection of Elementary School titles here.

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