Betsy Lewin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Betsy Lewin
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Lewin at the 2013 Texas Book Festival
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| Born | May 12, 1937 Clearfield, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Illustrator, writer |
| Alma mater | Pratt Institute |
| Genre | Children's picture books, travel |
| Spouse | Ted Lewin |
Betsy Reilly Lewin, born on May 12, 1937, is an amazing American artist and writer. She grew up in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. Betsy is best known for drawing pictures for many popular children's books. She even won an award called the Caldecott Honor for her work on the book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type.
Betsy studied art at the Pratt Institute. After finishing school, she started her career by designing greeting cards. Soon, she began writing and drawing for children's magazines. This led her to create pictures for children's books.
Betsy is married to another children's book illustrator, Ted Lewin. Together, they have written and illustrated several books about their exciting trips around the world. These adventures include visiting Uganda for Gorilla Walk and Mongolia for Horse Song. They also wrote How to Babysit a Leopard: and Other True Stories from Our Travels Across Six Continents.
Books Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
Betsy Lewin has brought many stories to life with her unique illustrations. Here are some of the books she has illustrated:
- Thump, Quack, Moo: A Wacky Adventure by Doreen Cronin, 2008
- Horse Song: The Naadam of Mongolia by Ted Lewin and Betsy Lewin, 2008
- Heat Wave by Eileen Spinelli, 2007
- Dooby, Dooby, Moo by Doreen Cronin, 2006
- Click Clack, Quackity-Quack by Doreen Cronin, 2005
- Click, Clack, Splish, Splash by Doreen Cronin, 2005
- Duck For President by Doreen Cronin, 2004
- Animal Snackers by Betsy Lewin, 2004
- The Sleepover by Grace Maccarone, 2003
- Cat Count by Betsy Lewin, 2003
- Two Eggs Please by Sarah Weeks, 2003
- A Hug Goes Around by Laura Krauss Melmed, 2003
- Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen Cronin, 2002
- Aunt Minnie and the Twister by Mary S. Prigger, 2002
- Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin, 2000
- Aunt Minnie McGranahan by Mary S. Prigger, 1999
- No Such Thing by Jackie French Koller, 1996
- Somebody Catch My Homework by David Harrison, 1993
- Chubbo’s Pool by Betsy Lewin, 1996
- What’s The Matter Habibi? by Betsy Lewin, 1997
- Promises by Elizabeth Winthrop, 2000
- Gorilla Walk by Ted and Betsy Lewin, 1999
- Elephant Quest by Ted and Betsy Lewin, 2000
- Purrfectly Purrfect by Patricia Lauber, 2000
- Araminta’s Paintbox by Karen Ackerman, 1990
- Booby Hatch by Betsy Lewin, 1995
- Yo Hungry Wolf! by David Vozar, 1993
- Dumpy La Rue by Elizabeth Winthrop, 2001
- A Houseful of Christmas by Barbara Joosse, 2001
- Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox by Grace Maccarone
- My Tooth is About to Fall Out by Grace Maccarone
- Gym Day Winner by Grace Maccarone
- Recess Mess by Grace Maccarone
- Lunchbox Surprise by Grace Maccarone
- I Have A Cold by Grace Maccarone
- Class Trip by Grace Maccarone
- Fraidy Cats by Stephen Krensky
- Groundhog Day by Betsy Lewin
- Is It Far to Zanzibar?: Poems About Tanzania by Nikki Grimes
- Walk a Green Path by Betsy Lewin, 1995
- What is the Shark Wears Tennis Shoes? by Winifred Morris, 1990
- Kitten in Trouble by M. Polushkin, 1988
- Furlie Cat by Berneice Frechet, 1986
- Hip, Hippo, Hooray by Betsy Lewin, 1982
- Penny by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers, 1987
Art Shows and Exhibitions
Betsy Lewin's amazing artwork has been shown in many places. Here are some of the exhibits where her illustrations have been featured:
- Pratt Institute Libraries
* Exhibition: "Around the World with Ted and Betsy Lewin" * When: October 30 - December 2, 2008
- Society of Illustrators: main floor gallery
* Exhibition: "Adventures With Ted and Betsy" * When: June 1 through June 11, 2005
- Massachusetts Audubon Center, Canton, MA.
* Exhibition: "NCCIL Traveling Show" * When: February 12 through May 1, 2005
- Brooklyn Public Library, New York
* Exhibition: "Ted and Betsy Lewin's World of Picture Books" * When: March 4–30, 2004
- Children's Museum of Manhattan, New York
* Exhibition: "Travels with Ted and Betsy Lewin" * This show featured 78 original drawings from many of their books.
- National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
* Exhibition: "Adventures with Ted and Betsy" * Locations: Abilene, TX, Watershouse, Germantown, MD, Wichita Falls, TX
- Society of Illustrators
* Award: Original Art 2001 Silver Medalist
- National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C.
- University of Southern Missouri
- Society of Illustrators, Women Illustrators of the Century
