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Bill Peet was born in Grandview, Indiana, on January 29, 1915. He developed a love of drawing at an early age and filled tablets with sketches. According to his autobiography, Peet's happiest childhood times were the years following World War I - years during which his father abandoned the family.
Bill Peet, Walt Disney's greatest story man for 27 years, also wrote and illustrated 36 books for children. Praised by educators because they are fun to read and beautifully illustrated.
Bill Peet's first book was Hubert's Hair-Raising Adventure published in 1959, the same year Walt Disney published Goliath II, a story written and illustrated by Bill. Goliath II was also made into an animated short. After Bill had several books published, he quit his job at Disney's to devote all his time to writing and illustrating children's ...
Feb 10, 2019 · Bill Peet was born William Bartlett Peed (later changing his last name to Peet) on January 29, 1915, in rural Indiana. He grew up in Indianapolis and from childhood on was always drawing. In fact, Peet often got in trouble for doodling in school, but one teacher encouraged him, and his interest in art continued.
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Bill Peet has written and illustrated more than 30 books for children. Loved by children, parents, teachers, homeschoolers and librarians for over 55 years because his books make reading fun and teach positive values. During his 27 year career making animated films, Bill Peet became Walt Disney's greatest storyman.
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May 18, 2002 · Bill Peet, illustrator, screenwriter and children's book author almost as well known for his tempestuous, 27-year relationship with Walt Disney as for cartoon characters he created, dies at age 87 ...
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