Robert Lawson (1892-1957) received his art training at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts. His favorite medium, pen and ink, is used expressively and with detail in his black and white illustrations in The Story of Ferdinand (by Munro Leaf). In addition to illustrating many children’s books, including Mr. Popper’s Penguins, Robert Lawson also wrote and illustrated a number of his own books for children. In 1940, he was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his picture book illustrations in They Were Strong and Good and in 1944, he was awarded the Newbery Medal for his middle grade novel Rabbit Hill.
A young sea otter ventures into the open sea, facing unexpected challenges.
A gentle bull faces the bullfights in Madrid. Will he stay true to himself?
A clever mouse reveals the secret behind Ben Franklin's inventions.
A boy's quest to find his missing father and stolen dog in medieval England.
New residents stir excitement and mystery among the Hill's animals. What surprises await?
Journey through history with a family's legacy shaping a nation.
A young man's journey west leads him to the creation of the world's largest Ferris wheel.
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Picture books
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Chapter books
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Board books
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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books
Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A young sea otter ventures into the open sea, facing unexpected challenges.
A woman dedicates her life to serving the destitute in Calcutta's slums.
A young man's journey west leads him to the creation of the world's largest Ferris wheel.
New residents stir excitement and mystery among the Hill's animals. What surprises await?
A boy's quest to find his missing father and stolen dog in medieval England.
Journey through history with a family's legacy shaping a nation.
A clever mouse reveals the secret behind Ben Franklin's inventions.
Discover enchanting tales perfect for bedtime.
A gentle bull faces the bullfights in Madrid. Will he stay true to himself?
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Robert Lawson's books.
