David Catrow facts for kids

David Catrow (born December 16, 1952) is an American artist. He is well-known as a cartoonist and an illustrator for children's books.

Who is David Catrow?

David Catrow is an amazing artist who brings stories to life with his drawings. He was born in 1952. Before he started illustrating children's books, he worked as a cartoonist. He drew cartoons for a newspaper called the Springfield News-Sun in Ohio.

Bringing Books to Life

David Catrow has illustrated more than 60 children's books! His drawings are often funny and full of energy. One of his books, She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head!, was chosen as one of The New York Times "Best Illustrated Books of the Year" in 1995. This was a big honor for his artwork.

He also illustrated the book How Murray Saved Christmas. This book was written by Mike Reiss. It was later made into an animated TV special in 2014. The special aired on the NBC television network.

David Catrow and Animated Movies

Besides books, David Catrow has also worked on animated films. He helped create the look and feel for characters and worlds in movies. This job is called a visual developer. Some of the popular movies he worked on include Despicable Me and Horton Hears a Who!. His creative ideas helped make these movies so much fun to watch.

His Life Today

David Catrow lives in Springfield, Ohio, with his wife, Deborah. They have two children. He continues to inspire young readers with his unique and lively illustrations.