David Catrow facts for kids

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

Who is David Catrow?

David Catrow is a talented artist who has brought many stories to life with his drawings. He has illustrated more than 60 children's books. Before becoming a famous book illustrator, he worked as a cartoonist. He drew cartoons for the Springfield News-Sun newspaper in Ohio.

His Amazing Book Illustrations

David Catrow's illustrations are very popular. One of his books, She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head!, was a big hit. In 1995, The New York Times called it one of the "Best Illustrated Books of the Year." This shows how special his artwork is.

He also illustrated How Murray Saved Christmas. This book was written by Mike Reiss. Later, it was made into an animated TV special in 2014. It even aired on the NBC television channel.

Working on Animated Movies

Besides books, David Catrow has also worked on animated films. He helped create the look and feel of characters and scenes. This job is called a visual developer. He worked on popular movies like Despicable Me and Horton Hears a Who!. His creative ideas helped make these movies look amazing.

David Catrow's Life

David Catrow lives in Springfield, Ohio, with his wife, Deborah. They have two children. He continues to create wonderful art that entertains and inspires people of all ages.