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William Bartlett Peet (né Peed; January 29, 1915 – May 11, 2002) was an American children's book illustrator and a story writer and animator for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Peet joined Disney in 1937 and worked first on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) near the end of its production.
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. Some are in verse and every book features a different character.
Bill Peet books are valued by teachers, parents and librarians because they instill of love of reading in children. They make reading fun. All of his books are on the accelerated reader book list. Click on the images below to learn more about his books, listed in alphabetical order.
Feb 10, 2019 · Bill Peet died on May 11, 2002, at home in Studio City, California at the age of 87. However, his artistry lives on in his movies and his many children's books that have sold millions and continue to be enjoyed by children in the United States and many other countries.
Bill Peet was born on 29 January 1915 in Grandview, Indiana, USA. He was a writer, known for Cinderella (1950), Sleeping Beauty (1959) and Dumbo (1941). He was married to Margaret Brunst. He died on 11 May 2002 in Studio City, California, USA.
May 14, 2002 · TIMES STAFF WRITER. Bill Peet, a legendary Disney artist and writer who drew such indelible characters as Dumbo, wrote the screenplay for “101 Dalmatians” and went on to create 35 children’s ...
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...
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