Eric Rohmann facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eric Rohmann
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Rohmann at the 2012 Texas Book Festival
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| Born | 1957 (age 67–68) Riverside, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author, illustrator |
| Period | 1994–present |
| Genre | Children's picture books |
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| Notable awards | Caldecott Medal 2003 |
Eric Rohmann (born in 1957) is an amazing American author and illustrator of books for kids. He's known for his beautiful pictures and engaging stories. He even won a super important award called the Caldecott Medal in 2003 for his illustrations in the book My Friend Rabbit. He also won the Sibert Medal for Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera, which he illustrated.
Eric Rohmann studied at Illinois State University and Arizona State University. He started writing and illustrating books in 1994.
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Discover Eric Rohmann's Books
Eric Rohmann has created many wonderful books. Some he wrote himself, and some he illustrated for other authors. His books often feature animals and exciting adventures.
Award-Winning Stories
- My Friend Rabbit (2002): This book won the prestigious Caldecott Medal. It's about a rabbit who gets into all sorts of funny trouble.
- Time Flies (1994): This was one of his first books. It was even a runner-up for the Caldecott Medal.
- Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera (2020): Eric illustrated this book, written by his wife, Candace Fleming. It won the Sibert Medal for its amazing non-fiction storytelling.
Other Popular Books
- The Cinder-Eyed Cats (2001)
- Pumpkinhead (2003)
- Clara and Asha (2005)
- A Kitten Tale (2008)
- Last Song (2010)
- Bone Dog (2011)
- Oh, No! (2012) (Illustrator)
- Bless This Mouse (2015) (Illustrator)
The Bulldozer Series
In 2015, Eric Rohmann started a fun series about a bulldozer. These books are very popular with young readers.
- Bulldozer's Big Day (2015) (Illustrator)
- Bulldozer Helps Out (2017) (Illustrator)
About Eric Rohmann
Eric Rohmann grew up with two siblings. He lives and works in Illinois. When he was a kid, he didn't read much. Instead, he loved to see the world in pictures. This love for images likely helped him become such a great illustrator!
He is married to Candace Fleming, who is also a children's book author. They have worked together on several projects, including the book Oh, No!. Eric enjoys coffee, popcorn, and art.
