Robert McCloskey

children's books · illustrator · Maine

Made Way For Ducklings. His most famous book tells the story of ducklings crossing busy Boston streets, and it won the Caldecott Medal, which is the top award for the best-illustrated picture book in America.

Two Caldecott Medals. McCloskey won this prestigious award twice from the American Library Association, showing how much people loved his beautiful drawings and storytelling.

Maine Magic. Four of his eight picture books were set in Maine, including Blueberries for Sal and Time of Wonder, bringing that special coastal state to life on the page.

Writer and Artist. McCloskey did something special by both writing and illustrating his own picture books, which meant readers got to experience exactly what he imagined in both words and pictures.

Illustrated More Stories. Beyond his own books, McCloskey also illustrated the Henry Reed series by Keith Robertson and Homer Price, helping bring other authors' adventures to life.