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William Steig (/ ˈ s t iː ɡ /; November 14, 1907 – October 3, 2003) was an American cartoonist, illustrator and writer of children's books, best known for the picture book Shrek!, which inspired the film series of the same name, as well as others that included Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Abel's Island, and Doctor De Soto.
William Steig has 140 books on Goodreads with 159287 ratings. William Steig’s most popular book is Sylvester and the Magic Pebble.
Shrek! is a fantasy comedy picture book published in 1990. Written and illustrated by American book writer and cartoonist William Steig, it is about a repugnant green monster who leaves home to see the world and ends up marrying an ugly princess.
Picture books such as Shrek!, Zeke Pippin, Grown-ups Get to Do All the Driving, The Toy Brother, and Toby, Where Are You? , attest to the longevity of Steig's illustrative line and wit.
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70 books based on 10 votes: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig, The Amazing Bone by William Steig, Abel's Island by William Steig, Dominic b...
His works also include The Amazing Bone, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Abel’s Island and Doctor De Soto, both Newbery Honor Books. His most recent books published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux are Shrek! (released by DreamWorks as a major motion picture) and Wizzil, illustrated by Quentin Blake.
William Stieg is a children's books author and Caldecott Medal winner. His new book is Wizzil
William Steig (1907-2003) was a cartoonist, illustrator and author of award-winning books for children, including Shrek!, on which the DreamWorks movies are based. Steig was born in New York City.
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Oct 11, 2011 · William Steig (1907–2003) published his first children’s book, Roland the Minstrel Pig, in 1968, and received the Caldecott Medal for Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (978-1416902065) in 1970. His works also include The Amazing Bone, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Abel’s Island and Doctor De Soto, both Newbery Honor Books.
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