Crosby Bonsall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crosby Newell Bonsall
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| Born | January 2, 1921 Queens, New York
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| Died | January 10, 1995 (aged 74) Boston, Massachusetts
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | New York University School of Architecture, American School of Design |
| Known for | illustration |
Crosby Newell Bonsall (January 2, 1921 – January 10, 1995) was an American artist. She was also a talented author and illustrator of children's books. She created more than 40 books for young readers.
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Who Was Crosby Newell Bonsall?
Crosby Newell Bonsall was born on January 2, 1921, in Kew Gardens, Queens, New York. She loved designing things even when she was a little kid. She studied at New York University School of Architecture. She also attended the American School of Design.
How She Started Writing Books
Crosby Bonsall's career in children's books began with a simple drawing. She was working at an advertising agency. One day, she doodled a rag doll with orange hair and freckles. A company that made dolls loved her drawing! They bought the rights to her doll character.
Later, Bonsall created a whole family of dolls. These dolls became characters in her very first book. It was called Tell Me Some More. This book was published in 1961. It was part of Harper & Row's popular "I Can Read" series. Another artist named Fritz Siebel illustrated this book.
Bonsall also wrote the words for other books. For example, she wrote the text for I'll Show You Cats. This book was published in 1964. It featured amazing photographs by Ylla.
Her Famous Books
Crosby Bonsall wrote and illustrated many beloved books. She was especially known for her mystery stories. These books often featured young detectives solving fun cases.
Some of her popular books include:
- The Case of the Hungry Stranger
- The Case of the Cat's Meow
- The Case of the Dumb Bells
- The Case of the Scaredy Cats
She also wrote other charming stories like:
- The Day I Had to Play With My Sister
- And I Mean It Stanley
- Piggle
- What Spot?
Bonsall also illustrated books for other authors. She drew the pictures for Joan Nodset's book, Go Away, Dog.
What Made Her Books Special?
People who worked with Crosby Bonsall admired her unique style. A spokesperson for HarperCollins described her work. They said her simple style hid a lot of artistic skill. They also noted her great characters. Her books were full of suspense and humor. These qualities are not always easy to find in children's books. Her drawings were also a wonderful bonus.
Crosby Newell Bonsall passed away on January 10, 1995, in Boston, Massachusetts. Her stories and illustrations continue to be enjoyed by children today.
