I am not Norton Juster

                      

Because my dear friends Barry Moser and Norton Juster are frequently mistaken for me, the staff at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art made them these T-shirts, which they wore with smiles on their faces at the Museum's 10th anniversary celebration in November.

Then, a few months later, I received a shirt in the mail from Norton Juster for me to wear at "important occasions" when I would be mistaken for him!

Life is always better when your friends have a good sense of humor.

My Father

My father gave me very few material gifts, but the gift he gave me was that on weekend mornings, automatically, we’d go for long walks and talk with each other about all kinds of things. He truly loved me, and this I realized much, much later. 

Happy Father's Day to all!

All the Beautiful Colors of the Rainbow

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all! Here I am with my Mother when I was 10 years old on vacation in the Black Forest. I remember being very happy to be with my parents in the country. This photo was taken in 1939 just before the war began. It was our first and last family vacation.

A Great Day in Pittsburgh

Bobbie and I were in Pittsburgh yesterday where I was honored to receive the 2013 Great Friend to Kids Award from the Association of Children's Museums. 

It was a wonderful day and I feel very pleased to be recognized by this organization. I was interviewed by Larry Berger and was presented the award by Jane Werner, Janet Rice Elman and Susan Hildreth.

Photo credit: Larry Rippell

Beyond Books at the Tacoma Art Museum

This past weekend, Bobbie and I attended the opening of the exhibit of my independent art (Art Art, as I like to call it) at the Tacoma Art Museum.

It was a wonderful time, giving a talk with Museum Director Stephanie Stebich, signing books and meeting new and old friends. I am very grateful to all at the Tacoma Art Museum where the exhibit will be on display until July 7, 2013.

Photo credits: Amy Dieringer

Our friend Maisy

In this painting by Lucy Cousins, Maisy meets 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar!