Margot Austin facts for kids
Margot Austin (born September 18, 1907 – died June 25, 1990) was a talented American artist who created many wonderful books for children. She was known for both writing and drawing the stories.
Margot Austin's Life and Work
Margot Austin was born in Portland, Oregon, a city in the United States. She loved art from a young age. To learn more about drawing and painting, she went to the National Academy of Design in New York City. This is a famous art school where many artists have studied.
After her studies, Margot Austin became a successful illustrator. She drew pictures for many different children's books. She also shared her art in popular magazines like Jack and Jill Magazine.
Famous Church Animal Stories
Margot Austin is especially famous for a series of books about small animals. These animals lived in the church of a character named Parson Pease-Porridge. The first book in this popular series was Peter Churchmouse, published in 1941 by E. P. Dutton.
Another well-loved book from this series was Gabriel Churchkitten. This story was so popular that it was even made into an animated film short in 1944!
Margot Austin passed away in 1990 at the age of 81. She died at her home in New Fairfield, Connecticut, leaving behind a legacy of beloved children's books.
Books by Margot Austin
Here is a list of books Margot Austin either wrote, illustrated, or did both:
- A Friend for Growl Bear (Illustrator)
- Archie Angel (Dutton 1957) (Author & Illustrator)
- Barney's Adventure (E. P. Dutton 1941)
- Brave John Henry (Dutton 1955) (Author & Illustrator)
- Churchkitten Stories (Author & Illustrator)
- Churchmouse Stories (Author & Illustrator)
- Cousin's Treasure (Dutton 1960) (Author & Illustrator)
- David’s Silver Dollar (The Platt & Munk co. 1940) (Illustrator)
- Effelli (E. P. Dutton 1942) (Author & Illustrator)
- First Prize for Danny (Dutton, 1952) (Author & Illustrator)
- Gabriel Churchkitten (E.P. Dutton and Company 1942) (Author & Illustrator)
- Gabriel Churchkitten and the Moths (E.P. Dutton, 1948) (Author & Illustrator)
- Growl Bear (Dutton 1951) (Author & Illustrator)
- Lutie (E.P. Dutton & Company 1944) (Author & Illustrator)
- Manuel’s Kite String, and other Stories (Charles Scribner's Sons 1943) (Author & Illustrator)
- Mother Goose Rhymes (The Platt & Munk Co 1940) (Illustrator)
- Moxie & Hanty & Bunty (Charles Scribner's Sons 1939) (Author & Illustrator)
- My Brimful Book (Platt & Monk Co 1960) (Illustrator)
- Once Upon a Springtime (Charles Scribner's Sons 1940) (Author)
- Peter Churchmouse (E.P. Dutton 1941) (Author & Illustrator)
- Poppet (E.P. Dutton 1949) (Author & Illustrator)
- The Springs of Joy (Rand Mc Nally) (Illustrator)
- The Three Silly Kittens (Dutton 1950) (Author & Illustrator)
- The Very Young Mother Goose (New York, Platt & Munk 1963) (Illustrator)
- Trumpet (E.P. Dutton 1943) (Author & Illustrator)
- Tumble Bear (Charles Scribner's Sons 1940) (Author)
- Willamette Way (Charles Scribner's Sons, 1941) (Author)
- William's Shadow (Dutton 1954) (Author & Illustrator)
