Charles Tazewell facts for kids

Charles Tazewell (born June 2, 1900 – died June 26, 1972) was a talented American writer. He wrote plays for radio and many popular children's books. Some of his stories were even made into movies!

He was married to Louise Skinner Tazwell.

About Charles Tazewell

Charles Tazewell was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He later lived in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. He passed away in 1972. You can find his grave at Lindenwood Cemetery in Stoneham, Massachusetts.

The Littlest Angel

One of Charles Tazewell's most famous books is The Littlest Angel. He first wrote it as a radio script in 1939. It was published as a book in 1945. This book became one of the best-selling children's books ever.

The story is a heartwarming Christmas tale. It's about a small boy who becomes an angel in heaven. He struggles to adjust to his new life. In the end, he gives a very special gift to the holy infant.

This beloved story has been printed many times. It has also been translated into different languages. The Littlest Angel was adapted for film and radio several times. A musical TV drama version was made in 1969. It was part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame. Famous actors like Johnny Whitaker and Fred Gwynne starred in it.

Other Famous Stories

Charles Tazewell wrote other popular children's books too. One of them is The Small One. The Walt Disney Company turned this story into an animated short film in 1978.

Another book, The Littlest Snowman, was also made into a film. It appeared as a part of a movie called Christmas Fairy Tale. A shorter version of the story was shown yearly on the TV show Captain Kangaroo. It was narrated by Bob Keeshan.